World Best Canola Oil Recipes: 2015

Thursday, December 31, 2015

Refried Beans Without The Refry

Ingredients

Servings: 15
1 onion, peeled and halved
3 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed
1/2 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
5 teaspoons salt
1 3/4 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin, optional
9 cups water

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place the onion, rinsed beans, jalapeno, garlic, salt, pepper, and cumin into a slow cooker. pour in the water and stir to combine. cook on high for 8 hours, adding more water as needed. note: if more than 1 cup of water has evaporated during cooking, then the temperature is too high.
once the beans have cooked, strain them, and reserve the liquid. mash the beans with a potato masher, adding the reserved water as needed to attain desired consistency.

Simple Whole Wheat Bread

Ingredients

Servings: 3
3 cups warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
1/3 cup honey
5 cups bread flour
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1/3 cup honey
1 tablespoon salt
3 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons butter, melted

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in a large bowl, mix warm water, yeast, and 1/3 cup honey. add 5 cups white bread flour, and stir to combine. let set for 30 minutes, or until big and bubbly.
mix in 3 tablespoons melted butter, 1/3 cup honey, and salt. stir in 2 cups whole wheat flour. flour a flat surface and knead with whole wheat flour until not real sticky - just pulling away from the counter, but still sticky to touch. this may take an additional 2 to 4 cups of whole wheat flour. place in a greased bowl, turning once to coat the surface of the dough. cover with a dishtowel. let rise in a warm place until doubled.
punch down, and divide into 3 loaves. place in greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pans, and allow to rise until dough has topped the pans by one inch.
bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 25 to 30 minutes; do not overbake. lightly brush the tops of loaves with 2 tablespoons melted butter or margarine when done to prevent crust from getting hard. cool completely

Simple Whole Wheat Bread

Ingredients

Servings: 3
3 cups warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
1/3 cup honey
5 cups bread flour
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1/3 cup honey
1 tablespoon salt
3 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons butter, melted

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in a large bowl, mix warm water, yeast, and 1/3 cup honey. add 5 cups white bread flour, and stir to combine. let set for 30 minutes, or until big and bubbly.
mix in 3 tablespoons melted butter, 1/3 cup honey, and salt. stir in 2 cups whole wheat flour. flour a flat surface and knead with whole wheat flour until not real sticky - just pulling away from the counter, but still sticky to touch. this may take an additional 2 to 4 cups of whole wheat flour. place in a greased bowl, turning once to coat the surface of the dough. cover with a dishtowel. let rise in a warm place until doubled.
punch down, and divide into 3 loaves. place in greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pans, and allow to rise until dough has topped the pans by one inch.
bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 25 to 30 minutes; do not overbake. lightly brush the tops of loaves with 2 tablespoons melted butter or margarine when done to prevent crust from getting hard. cool completely

Chef John's Chicken

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Servings: 2
2 skin-on, boneless chicken breast halves
1 teaspoon salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons olive oil
5 white mushrooms, sliced
1 shallot, minced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup
2 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon cold butter

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season chicken breasts all over with salt and pepper.
melt 1 1/2 tablespoons butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. cook chicken breasts, skin-side down, in hot butter and oil until browned, about 5 minutes. flip and cook until breasts are almost cooked through, about 5 minutes more. transfer chicken breasts to a plate.
melt 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in the same skillet over medium-high heat. saute mushrooms with a pinch of salt and a pinch of pepper in hot butter until mushrooms are golden, 5 to 7 minutes. add minced shallot; cook and stir until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. sprinkle flour over the top and cook and stir until the bitterness of the flour cooks off, 3 to 4 minutes.
pour into skillet and bring to a boil; cook and stir until reduces and sauce thickens, 3 to 4 minutes. add chicken stock; bring to a simmer and cook until slightly reduced, 3 to 5 minutes more.
return chicken breasts to the skillet, reduce heat to low, and cook chicken, turning once, until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes. an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees f (74 degrees c). remove from heat.
move chicken to one side of the skillet and tilt the skillet so that the sauce pools at the bottom. stir parsley and 1 teaspoon cold butter into the sauce, stirring constantly, until sauce is shiny and butter is completely melted. transfer chicken breasts to plates and spoon mushrooms and sauce over the top.

Sugar Coated Pecans

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Servings: 1
1 egg white
1 tablespoon water
1 pound pecan halves
1 cup white sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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preheat oven to 250 degrees f (120 degrees c). grease one baking sheet.
in a mixing bowl, whip together the egg white and water until frothy. in a separate bowl, mix together sugar, salt, and cinnamon.
add pecans to egg whites, stir to coat the nuts evenly. remove the nuts, and toss them in the sugar mixture until coated. spread the nuts out on the prepared baking sheet.
bake at 250 degrees f (120 degrees c) for 1 hour. stir every 15 minutes.

Banana Cake Vi

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Servings: 1
3/4 cup butter
2 1/8 cups white sugar
3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 1/2 cups mashed bananas
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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preheat oven to 275 degrees f (135 degrees c). grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. in a small bowl, mix mashed bananas with lemon juice, set aside. in a medium bowl, mix flour, baking soda and salt. set aside.
in a large bowl, cream 3/4 cup butter and 2 1/8 cups sugar until light and fluffy. beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla. beat in the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk. stir in banana mixture. pour batter into prepared pan.
bake in preheated oven for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. remove from oven and place directly into freezer for 45 minutes. this will make the cake very moist.
for the frosting: in a large bowl, cream 1/2 cup butter and cream cheese until smooth. beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla. add confectioners sugar and beat on low speed until combined, then on high until frosting is smooth. spread on cooled cake.

Wednesday, December 30, 2015

exquisite pizza sauce

Ingredients

Servings: 1
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
6 fluid ounces warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon anchovy paste (optional)
3/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
salt to taste

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in a small bowl, combine tomato paste, water, parmesan cheese, garlic, honey, anchovy paste, onion powder, oregano, marjoram, basil, ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes and salt; mix together, breaking up any clumps of cheese.
sauce should sit for 30 minutes to blend flavors; spread over pizza dough and prepare pizza as desired.

the best lemon bars

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Servings: 1
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
4 eggs
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 lemons, juiced

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
in a medium bowl, blend together softened butter, 2 cups flour and 1/2 cup sugar. press into the bottom of an ungreased 9x13 inch pan.
bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until firm and golden. in another bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 1/2 cups sugar and 1/4 cup flour. whisk in the eggs and lemon juice. pour over the baked crust.
bake for an additional 20 minutes in the preheated oven. the bars will firm up as they cool. for a festive tray, make another pan using limes instead of lemons and adding a drop of green food coloring to give a very pale green. after both pans have cooled, cut into uniform 2 inch squares and arrange in a checker board fashion.

no bake cookies iii

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Servings: 4
2 cups white sugar
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup margarine
1/2 cup milk
1 pinch salt
3 cups quick cooking oats
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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in a saucepan bring sugar, cocoa, margarine, milk, and salt to a rapid boil for 1 minute.
add quick cooking oats, peanut butter, and vanilla; mix well.
working quickly, drop by teaspoonfuls waxed paper, and let cool.

Grandma's Lemon Meringue Pie

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Servings: 1
1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups water
2 lemons, juiced and zested
2 tablespoons butter
4 egg yolks, beaten
1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked
4 egg whites
6 tablespoons white sugar

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
to make lemon filling: in a medium saucepan, whisk together 1 cup sugar, flour, cornstarch, and salt. stir in water, lemon juice and lemon zest. cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until mixture comes to a boil. stir in butter. place egg yolks in a small bowl and gradually whisk in 1/2 cup of hot sugar mixture. whisk egg yolk mixture back into remaining sugar mixture. bring to a boil and continue to cook while stirring constantly until thick. remove from heat. pour filling into baked pastry shell.
to make meringue: in a large glass or metal bowl, whip egg whites until foamy. add sugar gradually, and continue to whip until stiff peaks form. spread meringue over pie, sealing the edges at the crust.
bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until meringue is golden brown.

Sarah's Applesauce

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Servings: 4
4 apples - peeled, cored and chopped
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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in a saucepan, combine apples, water, sugar, and cinnamon. cover, and cook over medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes, or until apples are soft. allow to cool, then mash with a fork or potato masher.

Tuesday, December 29, 2015

garlic ginger tofu

Ingredients

Servings: 8
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
1 lime
1 tablespoon tamari, or to taste
2 pounds firm tofu

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heat oil in a wok or skillet over medium heat. stir in garlic and ginger, and cook for 1 minute. add tofu to the pan with tamari, and stir to coat. cover, and continue cooking for 20 to 30 minutes.
squeeze lime juice over tofu before serving.

creamy cheesy scrambled eggs with basil

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Servings: 2
4 eggs
3 tablespoons sour cream
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
salt and pepper to taste
2 teaspoons butter
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil

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whisk eggs and sour cream in a bowl until creamy and smooth. mix in cheese. season with salt and pepper.
melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. pour in egg mixture; cook, stirring constantly, until eggs reach the desired consistency. mix in basil during final minutes of cooking.

No Bake Peanut Butter Pie

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Servings: 2
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup milk
1 (16 ounce) package frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crusts

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beat together cream cheese and confectioners' sugar. mix in peanut butter and milk. beat until smooth. fold in whipped topping.
spoon into two 9 inch graham cracker pie shells; cover, and freeze until firm.

Easiest Peanut Butter Fudge

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Servings: 1
1/2 cup butter
2 1/4 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup milk
3/4 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

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melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. stir in brown sugar and milk. bring to a boil and boil for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. remove from heat. stir in peanut butter and vanilla. pour over confectioners' sugar in a large mixing bowl. beat until smooth; pour into an 8x8 inch dish. chill until firm and cut into squares.

whole grain banana pancakes

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Servings: 3
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup almond meal
1/4 cup old-fashioned oats
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg, beaten
1 cup milk
1 ripe banana, mashed
1 tablespoon canola oil

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preheat griddle to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
mix whole wheat flour, almond meal, oats, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
beat an egg in a separate bowl. beat milk, banana, and canola oil into the beaten egg; pour into flour mixture and stir until just combined into a lumpy batter.
pour batter 1/2-cupful at a time the hot griddle; cook until edges become crisp and have formed on the top, 3 to 5 minutes. flip the pancakes and continue cooking until the bottom of the pancakes are browned, 3 to 5 minutes more.

tomato basil salmon

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Servings: 2
2 (6 ounce) boneless salmon fillets
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tomato, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

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preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). line a baking sheet with a piece of aluminum foil, and spray with nonstick cooking spray. place the salmon fillets the foil, sprinkle with basil, top with tomato slices, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with the parmesan cheese.
bake in the preheated oven until the salmon is opaque in the center, and the parmesan cheese is lightly browned on top, about 20 minutes.

Lobster Tails Steamed In

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Servings: 2
2 whole lobster tail
1/2 (12 fluid ounce) can

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in a medium saucepan, over medium to high heat, bring the to a boil.
if lobster tails are still in the shell, split the shell lengthwise first.
place a steamer basket on top of the saucepan. place thawed lobster tails in basket and cover. reduce heat and simmer for 8 minutes.

Simple Lemon Herb Chicken

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Servings: 2
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 lemon
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pinch dried oregano
2 sprigs fresh parsley, for garnish

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cut lemon in half, and squeeze juice from 1/2 lemon on chicken. season with salt to taste. let sit while you heat oil in a small skillet over medium low heat.
when oil is hot, put chicken in skillet. as you saute chicken, add juice from other 1/2 lemon, pepper to taste, and oregano. saute for 5 to 10 minutes each side, or until juices run clear. serve with parsley for garnish.

Maple Salmon

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Servings: 4
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound salmon

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in a small bowl, mix the maple syrup, soy sauce, garlic, garlic salt, and pepper.
place salmon in a shallow glass baking dish, and coat with the maple syrup mixture. cover the dish, and marinate salmon in the refrigerator 30 minutes, turning once.
preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
place the baking dish in the preheated oven, and bake salmon uncovered 20 minutes, or until easily flaked with a fork.

Monday, December 28, 2015

Ants On A Log

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Servings: 10
5 stalks celery
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup raisins

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cut the celery stalks in half. spread with peanut butter. sprinkle with raisins.

Hummus Iii

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Servings: 2
2 cups canned garbanzo beans, drained
1/3 cup tahini
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
2 cloves garlic, halved
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pinch paprika
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley

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place the garbanzo beans, tahini, lemon juice, salt and garlic in a blender or food processor. blend until smooth. transfer mixture to a serving bowl.
drizzle olive oil over the garbanzo bean mixture. sprinkle with paprika and parsley.

garlic ginger tofu

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Servings: 8
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
1 lime
1 tablespoon tamari, or to taste
2 pounds firm tofu

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heat oil in a wok or skillet over medium heat. stir in garlic and ginger, and cook for 1 minute. add tofu to the pan with tamari, and stir to coat. cover, and continue cooking for 20 to 30 minutes.
squeeze lime juice over tofu before serving.

Baklava

Ingredients

Servings: 3
1 (16 ounce) package phyllo dough
1 pound chopped nuts
1 cup butter
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup water
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup honey

Recipe

preheat oven to 350 degrees f(175 degrees c). butter the bottoms and sides of a 9x13 inch pan.
chop nuts and toss with cinnamon. set aside. unroll phyllo dough. cut whole stack in half to fit pan. cover phyllo with a dampened cloth to keep from drying out as you work. place two sheets of dough in pan, butter thoroughly. repeat until you have 8 sheets layered. sprinkle 2 - 3 tablespoons of nut mixture on top. top with two sheets of dough, butter, nuts, layering as you go. the top layer should be about 6 - 8 sheets deep.
using a sharp knife cut into diamond or square shapes all the way to the bottom of the pan. you may cut into 4 long rows the make diagonal cuts. bake for about 50 minutes until baklava is golden and crisp.
make sauce while baklava is baking. boil sugar and water until sugar is melted. add vanilla and honey. simmer for about 20 minutes.
remove baklava from oven and immediately spoon sauce over it. let cool. serve in cupcake papers. this freezes well. leave it uncovered as it gets soggy if it is wrapped up.

Blueberry And Banana Steel Cut Oats

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Servings: 4
2 cups water
2 cups almond milk
2 cups blueberries
2 ripe bananas, mashed
1 cup steel-cut oats
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt

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stir water, almond milk, blueberries, bananas, oats, honey, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt together in the crock of a slow cooker.
cook on low for 5 to 8 hours.

braised balsamic chicken

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Servings: 6
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 teaspoon garlic salt
ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

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season both sides of chicken breasts with garlic salt and pepper.
heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook seasoned chicken breasts until chicken is browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. add onion; cook and stir until onion is browned, 3 to 4 minutes.
pour diced tomatoes and balsamic vinegar over chicken; season with basil, oregano, rosemary and thyme. simmer until chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes. an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees f (74 degrees c).

Broccoli With Garlic Butter And Cashews

Ingredients

Servings: 6
1 1/2 pounds fresh broccoli, cut into bite size pieces
1/3 cup butter
1 tablespoon brown sugar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup chopped salted cashews

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place the broccoli into a large pot with about 1 inch of water in the bottom. bring to a boil, and cook for 7 minutes, or until tender but still crisp. drain, and arrange broccoli on a serving platter.
while the broccoli is cooking, melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. mix in the brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, pepper and garlic. bring to a boil, then remove from the heat. mix in the cashews, and pour the sauce over the broccoli. serve immediately.

Refried Beans Without The Refry

Ingredients

Servings: 15
1 onion, peeled and halved
3 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed
1/2 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
5 teaspoons salt
1 3/4 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin, optional
9 cups water

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place the onion, rinsed beans, jalapeno, garlic, salt, pepper, and cumin into a slow cooker. pour in the water and stir to combine. cook on high for 8 hours, adding more water as needed. note: if more than 1 cup of water has evaporated during cooking, then the temperature is too high.
once the beans have cooked, strain them, and reserve the liquid. mash the beans with a potato masher, adding the reserved water as needed to attain desired consistency.

Sunday, December 27, 2015

classic waffles

Ingredients

Servings: 10
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons baking powder
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups warm milk
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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in a large bowl, mix together flour, salt, baking powder and sugar; set aside. preheat waffle iron to desired temperature.
in a separate bowl, beat the eggs. stir in the milk, butter and vanilla. pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture; beat until blended.
ladle the batter into a preheated waffle iron. cook the waffles until golden and crisp. serve immediately.

Emergency Chicken

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Servings: 2
1 tablespoon butter
2/3 cup barbeque sauce
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
2/3 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken pieces - cut into 1/2-inch strips

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melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. stir barbeque sauce, worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder together with the melted butter. stir chicken into the sauce mixture to coat.
place cover on saucepan and simmer until the chicken pieces are cooked through and no longer pink in the middle, 3 to 5 minutes. remove cover and spoon sauce over chicken pieces; continue cooking until sauce thickens, about 4 minutes more.

Simple Whole Wheat Bread

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Servings: 3
3 cups warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
1/3 cup honey
5 cups bread flour
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1/3 cup honey
1 tablespoon salt
3 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons butter, melted

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in a large bowl, mix warm water, yeast, and 1/3 cup honey. add 5 cups white bread flour, and stir to combine. let set for 30 minutes, or until big and bubbly.
mix in 3 tablespoons melted butter, 1/3 cup honey, and salt. stir in 2 cups whole wheat flour. flour a flat surface and knead with whole wheat flour until not real sticky - just pulling away from the counter, but still sticky to touch. this may take an additional 2 to 4 cups of whole wheat flour. place in a greased bowl, turning once to coat the surface of the dough. cover with a dishtowel. let rise in a warm place until doubled.
punch down, and divide into 3 loaves. place in greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pans, and allow to rise until dough has topped the pans by one inch.
bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 25 to 30 minutes; do not overbake. lightly brush the tops of loaves with 2 tablespoons melted butter or margarine when done to prevent crust from getting hard. cool completely

thanksgiving leftovers cupcakes

Ingredients

Servings: 0
cupcakes:
1 2/3 cups cooked turkey
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 2/3 cups white sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup canola oil
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
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3 cups confectioners' sugar
2 cups turkey gravy

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease 30 muffin cups.
blend turkey in a food processor until pureed. mix flour, white sugar, turkey, butter, canola oil, baking powder, vanilla extract, and salt together in a large bowl until all batter is moistened. pour batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling them about 2/3 full.
bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. cool muffins in the tins for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
mix confectioners' sugar and gravy together in a bowl until glaze is smooth. spoon glaze cooled cupcakes.

chocolate trifle

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Servings: 12
1 (19.8 ounce) package brownie mix
1 (3.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
1/2 cup water
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (1.5 ounce) bar chocolate candy

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prepare brownie mix according to package directions and cool completely. cut into 1 inch squares.
in a large bowl, combine pudding mix, water and sweetened condensed milk. mix until smooth, then fold in 8 ounces whipped topping until no streaks remain.
in a trifle bowl or glass serving dish, place half of the brownies, half of the pudding mixture and half of the 12 ounce container of whipped topping. repeat layers. shave chocolate top layer for garnish. refrigerate 8 hours before serving.

oven bbq chicken drumsticks

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Servings: 3
6 chicken drumsticks
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup ketchup
1/3 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup brown sugar
4 teaspoons butter
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce, or to taste
2 teaspoons dry mustard
2 teaspoons chili powder, or to taste

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preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). place drumsticks in a baking dish.
whisk water, ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, butter, salt, worcestershire sauce, mustard, and chili powder together in a bowl; pour mixture over drumsticks. cover with aluminum foil.
bake in preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 1 hour, turning chicken about halfway through. an instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees f (74 degrees c).

Spicy Salmon With Caramelized Onions

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Servings: 2
1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 (6 ounce) salmon fillets
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons minced onion

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combine the black pepper, paprika, cayenne pepper, minced garlic, dijon mustard, brown sugar, onion powder, and salt in a small bowl. stir in 1 tablespoon of olive oil to make a paste. spread the paste all over the salmon fillets, and set aside to marinate at room temperature 30 minutes.
heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a small pan over medium heat. stir in the onion, and cook until tender and golden brown, about 10 minutes. heat a separate non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. cook the salmon fillets in the hot skillet until golden brown on each side, and no longer translucent in the center, about 4 minutes per side. pour the browned onions and olive oil over the salmon fillets to serve.

Saturday, December 26, 2015

Phyllo-wrapped Halibut Fillets With Lemon Scallion Sauce

Ingredients

Servings: 2
2 tablespoons melted butter
4 sheets phyllo dough
2 (5 ounce) halibut fillets
salt and pepper to taste
2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup whipping cream
2 green onions, finely chopped

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preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c).
lightly butter 1 sheet of phyllo dough. lay another sheet directly on top of the first sheet, and lightly butter it. repeat with remaining 2 sheets of phyllo. cut sheets in half.
season halibut fillets with salt and pepper. place a fillet near the bottom edge of one of the halved sheets of phyllo. sprinkle with dill. fold in the sides of the phyllo, then roll the fillet. place on a baking sheet, and lightly brush with butter. repeat with remaining fillet.
bake in a preheated oven until pastry is puffed and golden brown, about 12 to 15 minutes.
meanwhile, bring lemon juice to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat. boil until almost evaporated. reduce heat to medium, and stir in cream. simmer until the cream thickens somewhat. stir in green onions, and season with salt and pepper. serve halibut on a pool of sauce.

Baked Falafel

Ingredients

Servings: 2
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 egg, beaten
2 teaspoons olive oil

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wrap onion in cheese cloth and squeeze out as much moisture as possible. set aside. place garbanzo beans, parsley, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, and baking soda in a food processor. process until the mixture is coarsely pureed. mix garbanzo bean mixture and onion together in a bowl. stir in the flour and egg. shape mixture into four large patties and let stand for 15 minutes.
preheat an oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
heat olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. place the patties in the skillet; cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side.
transfer skillet to the preheated oven and bake until heated through, about 10 minutes.

Caramel Popcorn

Ingredients

Servings: 5
1 cup butter
2 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 quarts popped popcorn

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preheat oven to 250 degrees f (95 degrees c). place popcorn in a very large bowl.
in a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. stir in brown sugar, corn syrup and salt. bring to a boil, stirring constantly. boil without stirring 4 minutes. remove from heat and stir in soda and vanilla. pour in a thin stream over popcorn, stirring to coat.
place in two large shallow baking dishes and bake in preheated oven, stirring every 15 minutes, for 1 hour. remove from oven and let cool completely before breaking into pieces.

Best Lemonade Ever

Ingredients

Servings: 20
1 3/4 cups white sugar
8 cups water
1 1/2 cups lemon juice

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in a small saucepan, combine sugar and 1 cup water. bring to boil and stir to dissolve sugar. allow to cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate until chilled.
remove seeds from lemon juice, but leave pulp. in pitcher, stir together chilled syrup, lemon juice and remaining 7 cups water.

exquisite pizza sauce

Ingredients

Servings: 1
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
6 fluid ounces warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon anchovy paste (optional)
3/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
salt to taste

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in a small bowl, combine tomato paste, water, parmesan cheese, garlic, honey, anchovy paste, onion powder, oregano, marjoram, basil, ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes and salt; mix together, breaking up any clumps of cheese.
sauce should sit for 30 minutes to blend flavors; spread over pizza dough and prepare pizza as desired.

Sarah's Applesauce

Ingredients

Servings: 4
4 apples - peeled, cored and chopped
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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in a saucepan, combine apples, water, sugar, and cinnamon. cover, and cook over medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes, or until apples are soft. allow to cool, then mash with a fork or potato masher.

Naan

Ingredients

Servings: 14
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1 cup warm water
1/4 cup white sugar
3 tablespoons milk
1 egg, beaten
2 teaspoons salt
4 1/2 cups bread flour
2 teaspoons minced garlic (optional)
1/4 cup butter, melted

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in a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. let stand about 10 minutes, until frothy. stir in sugar, milk, egg, salt, and enough flour to make a soft dough. knead for 6 to 8 minutes on a lightly floured surface, or until smooth. place dough in a well oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and set aside to rise. let it rise 1 hour, until the dough has doubled in volume.
punch down dough, and knead in garlic. pinch off small handfuls of dough about the size of a golf ball. roll into balls, and place on a tray. cover with a towel, and allow to rise until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
during the second rising, preheat grill to high heat.
at grill side, roll one ball of dough out into a thin circle. lightly oil grill. place dough on grill, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until puffy and lightly browned. brush uncooked side with butter, and turn over. brush cooked side with butter, and cook until browned, another 2 to 4 minutes. remove from grill, and continue the process until all the naan has been prepared.

chicken cordon bleu i

Ingredients

Servings: 4
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
6 slices swiss cheese
4 slices cooked ham
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). coat a 7x11 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
pound chicken breasts to 1/4 inch thickness.
sprinkle each piece of chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. place 1 cheese slice and 1 ham slice on top of each breast. roll up each breast, and secure with a toothpick. place in baking dish, and sprinkle chicken evenly with bread crumbs.
bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink. remove from oven, and place 1/2 cheese slice on top of each breast. return to oven for 3 to 5 minutes, or until cheese has melted. remove toothpicks, and serve immediately.

Friday, December 25, 2015

Butter-free Peanut Butter Cupcakes

Ingredients

Servings: 1
3/4 cup soy milk
2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar
1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter
1/3 cup canola oil
2/3 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons flax seed meal
1 1/8 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a 12 cup muffin pan or line with paper baking cups. combine the soy milk and vinegar in a measuring cup. let stand for about 5 minutes to thicken.
in a large bowl, stir together the peanut butter, oil, sugar, honey, vanilla and flaxseed meal. mix in the soymilk. combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir into the batter just until blended. it is okay for the batter to be slightly lumpy. spoon the batter into the prepared cups, dividing evenly.
bake in the preheated oven until the tops spring back when lightly pressed, 20 to 25 minutes. cool in the pan set over a wire rack. when cool, arrange the cupcakes on a serving platter. frost with desired frosting.

Dominican Style Oatmeal

Ingredients

Servings: 2
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup quick cooking oats
2 tablespoons white sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 pinch salt

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combine milk, oats, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a saucepan. bring to a boil, stirring constantly for 2 minutes.

spinach quiche

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Servings: 1
1/2 cup butter
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 (4.5 ounce) can mushrooms, drained
1 (6 ounce) package herb and garlic feta, crumbled
1 (8 ounce) package shredded cheddar cheese
salt and pepper to taste
1 (9 inch) unbaked deep dish pie crust
4 eggs, beaten
1 cup milk
salt and pepper to taste

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preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
in a medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat. saute garlic and onion in butter until lightly browned, about 7 minutes. stir in spinach, mushrooms, feta and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese. season with salt and pepper. spoon mixture into pie crust.
in a medium bowl, whisk together eggs and milk. season with salt and pepper. pour into the pastry shell, allowing egg mixture to thoroughly combine with spinach mixture.
bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. sprinkle top with remaining cheddar cheese, and bake an additional 35 to 40 minutes, until set in center. allow to stand 10 minutes before serving.

quick lemon dijon chicken

Ingredients

Servings: 2
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 2 inch pieces
1/4 lime, juiced
1/2 lemon, juiced
4 tablespoons dijon mustard
freshly ground black pepper
-style seasoning to taste

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place chicken in a skillet over medium heat. pour in lime and lemon juices, and stir in dijon, black pepper, and -seasoning. cook, turning chicken occasionally, until the chicken pieces are done, about 15 minutes.

Maple Salmon

Ingredients

Servings: 4
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound salmon

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in a small bowl, mix the maple syrup, soy sauce, garlic, garlic salt, and pepper.
place salmon in a shallow glass baking dish, and coat with the maple syrup mixture. cover the dish, and marinate salmon in the refrigerator 30 minutes, turning once.
preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
place the baking dish in the preheated oven, and bake salmon uncovered 20 minutes, or until easily flaked with a fork.

braised balsamic chicken

Ingredients

Servings: 6
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 teaspoon garlic salt
ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

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season both sides of chicken breasts with garlic salt and pepper.
heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook seasoned chicken breasts until chicken is browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. add onion; cook and stir until onion is browned, 3 to 4 minutes.
pour diced tomatoes and balsamic vinegar over chicken; season with basil, oregano, rosemary and thyme. simmer until chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes. an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees f (74 degrees c).

Outrageous Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

Servings: 3
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup white sugar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup rolled oats
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
in a medium bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar and brown sugar until smooth. stir in the peanut butter, vanilla and egg until well blended. combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into the batter just until moistened. mix in the oats and chocolate chips until evenly distributed. drop by tablespoonfuls on to lightly greased cookie sheets.
bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until the edges start to brown. cool on cookie sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Thursday, December 24, 2015

Blueberry And Banana Steel Cut Oats

Ingredients

Servings: 4
2 cups water
2 cups almond milk
2 cups blueberries
2 ripe bananas, mashed
1 cup steel-cut oats
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt

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stir water, almond milk, blueberries, bananas, oats, honey, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt together in the crock of a slow cooker.
cook on low for 5 to 8 hours.

Honey Baked Chicken Ii

Ingredients

Servings: 6
1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup prepared mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon curry powder

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
place chicken pieces in a shallow baking pan, skin side up. combine the melted butter or margarine, honey, mustard, salt and curry powder and pour the mixture over the chicken. bake in the preheated oven for 1 1/4 hours (75 minutes), basting every 15 minutes with pan drippings, until the chicken is nicely browned and tender and the juices run clear.

Onion Chicken In Balsamic Sauce

Ingredients

Servings: 2
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 chicken leg quarters
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
in a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. add onion and reduce heat to low. allow onion to caramelize, stirring only enough to prevent sticking and to be sure that all sides are fully cooked. add garlic and saute briefly.
increase heat to medium. add chicken hindquarters to skillet and brown on both sides. remove chicken, onion and garlic and place in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
combine the stock and vinegar. deglaze the skillet with this mixture, then bring to a boil and continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, until the mixture has thickened. pour mixture over chicken and stir in the sun dried tomatoes. cover dish tightly and bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until chicken is done and juices run clear.

butterscotch pumpkin pudding cake

Ingredients

Servings: 1
cooking spray
1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix
1 cup canned pure pumpkin
1 (3.4 ounce) package instant butterscotch pudding mix
4 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons spice

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preheat oven to 250 degrees f (120 degrees c). spray a 10-inch fluted tube pan (such as a bundt®) with cooking spray.
mix white cake mix, pumpkin, butterscotch pudding mix, eggs, water, canola oil, and spice in a bowl until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and the batter is smooth. pour batter into prepared cake pan.
bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out with moist crumbs, about 1 hour and 10 minutes. let cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before inverting a serving dish to remove cake from pan.

Simple Lemon Herb Chicken

Ingredients

Servings: 2
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 lemon
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pinch dried oregano
2 sprigs fresh parsley, for garnish

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cut lemon in half, and squeeze juice from 1/2 lemon on chicken. season with salt to taste. let sit while you heat oil in a small skillet over medium low heat.
when oil is hot, put chicken in skillet. as you saute chicken, add juice from other 1/2 lemon, pepper to taste, and oregano. saute for 5 to 10 minutes each side, or until juices run clear. serve with parsley for garnish.

Simple Lemon Herb Chicken

Ingredients

Servings: 2
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 lemon
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pinch dried oregano
2 sprigs fresh parsley, for garnish

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cut lemon in half, and squeeze juice from 1/2 lemon on chicken. season with salt to taste. let sit while you heat oil in a small skillet over medium low heat.
when oil is hot, put chicken in skillet. as you saute chicken, add juice from other 1/2 lemon, pepper to taste, and oregano. saute for 5 to 10 minutes each side, or until juices run clear. serve with parsley for garnish.

Ants On A Log

Ingredients

Servings: 10
5 stalks celery
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup raisins

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cut the celery stalks in half. spread with peanut butter. sprinkle with raisins.

Aunt Teen's Creamy Chocolate Fudge

Ingredients

Servings: 3
1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow creme
1 1/2 cups white sugar
2/3 cup evaporated milk
1/4 cup butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups milk chocolate chips
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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line an 8x8 inch pan with aluminum foil. set aside.
in a large saucepan over medium heat, combine marshmallow cream, sugar, evaporated milk, butter and salt. bring to a full boil, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
remove from heat and pour in semisweet chocolate chips and milk chocolate chips. stir until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. stir in nuts and vanilla. pour into prepared pan. chill in refrigerator for 2 hours, or until firm.

Wednesday, December 23, 2015

Sarah's Applesauce

Ingredients

Servings: 4
4 apples - peeled, cored and chopped
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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in a saucepan, combine apples, water, sugar, and cinnamon. cover, and cook over medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes, or until apples are soft. allow to cool, then mash with a fork or potato masher.

Refried Beans Without The Refry

Ingredients

Servings: 15
1 onion, peeled and halved
3 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed
1/2 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
5 teaspoons salt
1 3/4 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin, optional
9 cups water

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place the onion, rinsed beans, jalapeno, garlic, salt, pepper, and cumin into a slow cooker. pour in the water and stir to combine. cook on high for 8 hours, adding more water as needed. note: if more than 1 cup of water has evaporated during cooking, then the temperature is too high.
once the beans have cooked, strain them, and reserve the liquid. mash the beans with a potato masher, adding the reserved water as needed to attain desired consistency.

Donut Muffins

Ingredients

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

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

Simple Whole Wheat Bread

Ingredients

Servings: 3
3 cups warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
1/3 cup honey
5 cups bread flour
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1/3 cup honey
1 tablespoon salt
3 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons butter, melted

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in a large bowl, mix warm water, yeast, and 1/3 cup honey. add 5 cups white bread flour, and stir to combine. let set for 30 minutes, or until big and bubbly.
mix in 3 tablespoons melted butter, 1/3 cup honey, and salt. stir in 2 cups whole wheat flour. flour a flat surface and knead with whole wheat flour until not real sticky - just pulling away from the counter, but still sticky to touch. this may take an additional 2 to 4 cups of whole wheat flour. place in a greased bowl, turning once to coat the surface of the dough. cover with a dishtowel. let rise in a warm place until doubled.
punch down, and divide into 3 loaves. place in greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pans, and allow to rise until dough has topped the pans by one inch.
bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 25 to 30 minutes; do not overbake. lightly brush the tops of loaves with 2 tablespoons melted butter or margarine when done to prevent crust from getting hard. cool completely

Chef John's Chicken And Mushrooms

Ingredients

Servings: 2
2 chicken breast halves, boneless, skin-on
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 pinch salt
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon butter
salt and ground black pepper to taste

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preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
season chicken on all sides with salt and ground black pepper.
heat olive oil over medium-high heat in an ovenproof skillet. place chicken skin-side down in skillet and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
turn chicken over; stir mushrooms with a pinch of salt into skillet. increase heat to high; cook, stirring mushrooms occasionally, until mushrooms shrink slightly, about 5 minutes.
transfer skillet to the preheated oven and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 15 to 20 minutes. an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 165 degrees f (74 degrees c). transfer chicken breasts to a plate and loosely tent with foil; set aside.
set skillet on the stovetop over medium-high heat; cook and stir mushrooms until brown bits start to form on the bottom of the pan, about 5 minutes. pour water into the skillet, and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits off of the bottom of the pan. cook until water is reduced by half, about 2 minutes. remove from heat.
stir in any accumulated juices from the chicken into the skillet. stir butter into mushroom mixture, stirring constantly until butter is completely melted and incorporated.
season with salt and pepper. spoon mushroom sauce over chicken and serve.

Refried Beans Without The Refry

Ingredients

Servings: 15
1 onion, peeled and halved
3 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed
1/2 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
5 teaspoons salt
1 3/4 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin, optional
9 cups water

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place the onion, rinsed beans, jalapeno, garlic, salt, pepper, and cumin into a slow cooker. pour in the water and stir to combine. cook on high for 8 hours, adding more water as needed. note: if more than 1 cup of water has evaporated during cooking, then the temperature is too high.
once the beans have cooked, strain them, and reserve the liquid. mash the beans with a potato masher, adding the reserved water as needed to attain desired consistency.

vegan basic vanilla cake

Ingredients

Servings: 1
1 cup plain soy milk
1 tablespoon apple vinegar
1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup canola oil
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour an 8x8-inch baking dish.
stir soy milk and vinegar together in a large glass measuring cup.
whisk flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
briskly mix canola oil, water, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and almond extract into soy milk mixture using a fork. stir soy milk mixture into flour mixture until batter is lump-free. pour batter into the prepared baking dish.
bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, about 35 minutes.

Pecan Pie V

Ingredients

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

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

Tuesday, December 22, 2015

Acapulco Chicken

Ingredients

Servings: 2
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into bite-size pieces
1 tablespoon chili powder, divided
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
1 large tomato, cut into chunks
10 drops hot pepper sauce

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season chicken with 1/2 tablespoon chili powder, salt and pepper. heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat and saute seasoned chicken for 3 to 4 minutes, or until no longer pink. remove from skillet with a slotted spoon and keep warm.
in same skillet, stir fry bell pepper and onion until soft. add jalapeno peppers, tomatoes, remaining 1/2 tablespoon chili powder and hot pepper sauce. cook, stirring, for an additional 3 to 5 minutes; add chicken and stir fry for 2 minutes more.

Peanut Butter And Banana French Toast

Ingredients

Servings: 2
1 egg
1 dash vanilla extract
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
2 slices bread
1 small banana, sliced
2 tablespoons butter

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in a small bowl, lightly beat the egg and vanilla together.
spread 1 tablespoon of peanut butter on top of each slice of bread. place the banana slices on top of one of the slices of bread. place the other slice of bread on top of the first, to make a peanut butter and banana sandwich.
in a skillet or frying pan, melt the butter over medium heat. dip the sandwich into the egg mixture and place in the heated skillet. cook until brown on both sides. serve hot.

Grilled Rock Lobster Tails

Ingredients

Servings: 2
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
2 (10 ounce) rock lobster tails

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preheat grill for high heat.
squeeze lemon juice into a small bowl, and slowly whisk in olive oil. whisk in salt, paprika, white pepper, and garlic powder. split lobster tails lengthwise with a large knife, and brush flesh side of tail with marinade.
lightly oil grill grate. place tails, flesh side down, on preheated grill. cook for 10 to 12 minutes, turning once, and basting frequently with marinade. discard any remaining marinade. lobster is done when opaque and firm to the touch.

Maple Salmon

Ingredients

Servings: 4
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound salmon

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in a small bowl, mix the maple syrup, soy sauce, garlic, garlic salt, and pepper.
place salmon in a shallow glass baking dish, and coat with the maple syrup mixture. cover the dish, and marinate salmon in the refrigerator 30 minutes, turning once.
preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
place the baking dish in the preheated oven, and bake salmon uncovered 20 minutes, or until easily flaked with a fork.

Seared Ahi Tuna Steaks

Ingredients

Servings: 2
2 (5 ounce) ahi tuna steaks
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon whole peppercorns

Recipe

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season the tuna steaks with salt and cayenne pepper.
melt the butter with the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. cook the peppercorns in the mixture until they soften and pop, about 5 minutes. gently place the seasoned tuna in the skillet and cook to desired doneness, 1 1/2 minutes per side for rare.

Caramelized Baked Chicken

Ingredients

Servings: 6
3 pounds chicken wings
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 cup honey
1 clove garlic, minced
salt and pepper to taste

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preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
place chicken in a 9x13 inch baking dish. mix together the oil, soy sauce, ketchup, honey, garlic, salt and pepper. pour over the chicken.
bake in preheated oven for one hour, or until sauce is caramelized.

exquisite pizza sauce

Ingredients

Servings: 1
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
6 fluid ounces warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon anchovy paste (optional)
3/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
salt to taste

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in a small bowl, combine tomato paste, water, parmesan cheese, garlic, honey, anchovy paste, onion powder, oregano, marjoram, basil, ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes and salt; mix together, breaking up any clumps of cheese.
sauce should sit for 30 minutes to blend flavors; spread over pizza dough and prepare pizza as desired.

Artichoke Chicken

Ingredients

Servings: 4
1 (15 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 pinch garlic pepper
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

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preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
in a medium bowl, mix together the artichoke hearts, parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, and garlic pepper. place chicken in a greased baking dish, and cover evenly with artichoke mixture.
bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear.

Perfect

Ingredients

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

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

Monday, December 21, 2015

Baked Asparagus With Balsamic Butter Sauce

Ingredients

Servings: 4
1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed
cooking spray
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

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preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
arrange the asparagus on a baking sheet. coat with cooking spray, and season with salt and pepper.
bake asparagus 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until tender.
melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. remove from heat, and stir in soy sauce and balsamic vinegar. pour over the baked asparagus to serve.