homemade mac and cheese

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 3 cups milk
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• 1 pinch paprika

Recipe

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


• cook macaroni according to the package directions. drain.
• in a saucepan, melt butter or margarine over medium heat. stir in enough flour to make a roux. add milk to roux slowly, stirring constantly. stir in cheeses, and cook over low heat until cheese is melted and the sauce is a little thick. put macaroni in large casserole dish, and pour sauce over macaroni. stir well.
• melt butter or margarine in a skillet over medium heat. add breadcrumbs and brown. spread over the macaroni and cheese to cover. sprinkle with a little paprika.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 30 minutes. serve.

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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• 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.

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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 hrs

Ready Time: 5 hrs 10 mins


• 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.

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

Recipe

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


• 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.

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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• 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).

david's yellow cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 cup butter
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 8 egg yolks
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups cake flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour 2 - 8 inch round pans. sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. set aside.
• in a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. beat in the egg yolks one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated. pour batter into prepared pans.
• bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until tops spring back when lightly tapped. cool 15 minutes before turning out cooling racks.

Easy Key Lime Pie I

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 5 egg yolks, beaten
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1/2 cup key lime juice
• 1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• combine the egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk and lime juice. mix well. pour into unbaked graham cracker shell.
• bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. allow to cool. top with whipped topping and garnish with lime slices if desired.

pan-roasted halibut with clamshell mushrooms and lemon butter sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/4 cup clamshell mushrooms, or more to taste
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 2 (7 ounce) halibut fillets
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 1 1/2 tablespoons butter, room temperature but not soft
• 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf italian parsley

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• heat oil and 1 tablespoon butter in heavy skillet over medium-high heat until butter melts and begins to foam. add mushrooms and a pinch of salt; saute in hot butter and oil golden brown, about 5 minutes. push mushroom to the edges to clear a space in the center of the skillet.
• season halibut on each side with salt and cayenne pepper. place halibut fillets in the center of the skillet and cook until the fillets begin to flake, 3 to 4 minutes per side. transfer halibut to a warm serving plate.
• pour the water into the pan and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon, until water is reduced by half, 1 to 2 minutes. pour lemon juice into mushroom mixture and stir.
• stir butter and parsley into mushroom mixture. stir constantly until butter melts and forms a sauce; remove from heat and season with salt and black pepper. spoon sauce and mushrooms over halibut.

absolutely the best chocolate chip cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 cup butter flavored shortening
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons mexican vanilla extract
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups milk chocolate chips

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease cookie sheets.
• in a large bowl, cream together the butter flavored shortening, brown sugar and white sugar until light and fluffy. add the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition, then stir in the vanilla .combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually stir into the creamed mixture. finally, fold in the chocolate chips. drop by rounded spoonfuls the prepared cookie sheets.
• bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until light brown. allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Ants On A Log

Ingredients

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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


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

crispy bacon and sweet onion omelet

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 4 strips bacon
• 1 teaspoon butter
• 1/2 sweet onion, diced
• 3 jumbo eggs
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 slice process american cheese, diced
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 37 mins


• cook bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain and cool; crumble the bacon and set aside.
• melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. cook and stir the onions in the butter until tender, about 10 minutes.
• prepare a 10-inch non-stick skillet with cooking spray and place over a cold burner. whisk together the eggs and water; pour the egg mixture into the cold skillet. cover and turn the burner on for medium-low heat. cook until steam begins to vent from the skillet. remove the lid. sprinkle the crumbled bacon, cheddar cheese, american cheese, salt, and red pepper over the eggs. spread the onions over the eggs. gently swirl the skillet in a circular motion to release the omelet and slide it a plate. fold the omelet in half. allow the cheese to melt, about 2 minutes.

Hummingbird Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups canola oil
• 3 eggs
• 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
• 2 cups mashed bananas
• 1 cup chopped black walnuts
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 pound butter, softened
• 1 pound confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour 2 - 9 inch cake pans.
• sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. set aside.
• in a large bowl, combine the oil, eggs, pineapple, bananas and nuts. add flour mixture, and mix together by hand.
• pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. remove from oven and allow to cool on racks.
• prepare the frosting by blending together the cream cheese, butter, sugar and vanilla until smooth. evenly spread frosting on middle, sides and top of cake.

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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs


• 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

Chocolate Eclair Dessert

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 individual packages graham crackers
• 2 (3 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
• 3 cups milk
• 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 1 (16 ounce) package prepared chocolate frosting

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 15 mins


• line the bottom of a 9x13-inch pan with graham crackers.
• in a large bowl, combine pudding mix and milk; stir well. mix whipped topping into pudding mixture. spread half of mixture over graham cracker layer. top with another layer of graham crackers and the remaining pudding.
• top all with a final layer of graham crackers and frost with chocolate frosting. refrigerate at least two hours before serving to allow the graham crackers to soften.

ham, basil, and feta scrambled eggs

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 4 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup diced cooked ham
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 1/2 teaspoons butter

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• place a skillet over medium heat. place the lightly beaten eggs in a bowl; stir in the ham, feta cheese, basil, salt, and pepper.
• melt the butter in the skillet. pour in the egg mixture; cook and stir eggs until firmed and no longer runny, about 5 minutes.

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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ready Time: 8 hrs 15 mins


• 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.

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

Recipe

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


• 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.

mall pretzels

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 1/8 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup bread flour
• 2 cups warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
• 2 tablespoons baking soda
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons coarse kosher salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs


• in a large mixing bowl, dissolve the yeast, brown sugar and salt in 1 1/2 cups warm water. stir in flour, and knead dough on a floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. place in a greased bowl, and turn to coat the surface. cover, and let rise for one hour.
• combine 2 cups warm water and baking soda in an 8 inch square pan. line 6 baking sheets with parchment paper.
• after dough has risen, cut into 12 pieces. roll each piece into a 3 foot rope, pencil thin or thinner. twist into a pretzel shape, and dip into the baking soda solution. place parchment covered baking sheets, and let rise 15 to 20 minutes.
• preheat an oven to 450 degrees f (230 degrees c).
• bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden brown. brush with melted butter, and sprinkle with coarse salt, garlic salt or cinnamon sugar.

italian white bean chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 clove garlic, sliced
• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 2 zucchinis, sliced
• 1 (15.5 ounce) can white beans, drained
• 1 roma tomato, chopped
• 5 fresh basil leaves
• ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

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


• prepare a skillet with cooking spray and place over medium heat. cook the garlic in the skillet until browned. add the chicken and cook until slightly browned, about 3 minutes per side. stir the zucchini and white beans into the skillet; cover and cook about 5 minutes. scatter the tomato over the dish; cover again and cook another 2 minutes. add the basil leaves and cook 1 minute more. season with black pepper to serve.

italian white bean chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 clove garlic, sliced
• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 2 zucchinis, sliced
• 1 (15.5 ounce) can white beans, drained
• 1 roma tomato, chopped
• 5 fresh basil leaves
• ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

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


• prepare a skillet with cooking spray and place over medium heat. cook the garlic in the skillet until browned. add the chicken and cook until slightly browned, about 3 minutes per side. stir the zucchini and white beans into the skillet; cover and cook about 5 minutes. scatter the tomato over the dish; cover again and cook another 2 minutes. add the basil leaves and cook 1 minute more. season with black pepper to serve.

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

Recipe

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


• 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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ready Time: 8 hrs 15 mins


• 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.

ham, basil, and feta scrambled eggs

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 4 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup diced cooked ham
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 1/2 teaspoons butter

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• place a skillet over medium heat. place the lightly beaten eggs in a bowl; stir in the ham, feta cheese, basil, salt, and pepper.
• melt the butter in the skillet. pour in the egg mixture; cook and stir eggs until firmed and no longer runny, about 5 minutes.

Chocolate Eclair Dessert

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 individual packages graham crackers
• 2 (3 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
• 3 cups milk
• 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 1 (16 ounce) package prepared chocolate frosting

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 15 mins


• line the bottom of a 9x13-inch pan with graham crackers.
• in a large bowl, combine pudding mix and milk; stir well. mix whipped topping into pudding mixture. spread half of mixture over graham cracker layer. top with another layer of graham crackers and the remaining pudding.
• top all with a final layer of graham crackers and frost with chocolate frosting. refrigerate at least two hours before serving to allow the graham crackers to soften.

chewy coconut cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/3 cups flaked coconut

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c.) combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
• in a medium bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth. beat in the egg and vanilla until light and fluffy. gradually blend in the flour mixture, then mix in the coconut. drop dough by teaspoonfuls an ungreased cookie sheet. cookies should be about 3 inches apart.
• bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly toasted. cool on wire racks.

poulet a la saucisse

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 hot italian sausage links, casings removed
• 1/2 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1 egg yolk
• 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded thin
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/2 cup italian seasoned bread crumbs

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a baking dish.
• in a skillet over medium heat, break apart the sausage and cook until evenly brown. drain grease.
• in a bowl, mix sausage with cream cheese, parmesan cheese, egg yolk, oregano, garlic powder, and worcestershire sauce.
• place equal amounts of the sausage mixture on each chicken breast. fold breasts tightly over the filling and secure with toothpicks. arrange in the prepared baking dish. brush with butter and sprinkle with bread crumbs to coat.
• bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until chicken juices run clear.

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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• 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.

grilled salmon sandwich with dill sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 4 slices bacon
• 1 (1 pound) fillet salmon, cut into 2 portions
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
• 4 slices country-style bread, toasted
• 4 slices tomato
• 2 green leaf lettuce leaves

Recipe

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


• cook the bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate.
• preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. evenly coat the salmon with the olive oil.
• cook the salmon on the preheated grill with the skin side down for about 5 minutes before flipping and cooking on the other side until the skin can easily be lifted off the flesh, about 5 minutes more. flip the salmon once more and continue cooking until the salmon flakes easily with a fork, another 2 to 3 minutes.
• whisk the mayonnaise, dill, and lemon zest together in a small bowl; divide between 2 of the toasted bread slices. top each with 1 portion of cooked salmon, 2 tomato slices, 2 bacon slices, 1 lettuce leaf, and a remaining slice of toasted bread.

Easy Brownie In A Mug

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1 pinch ground cinnamon
• 1 pinch salt
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 splash vanilla extract

Recipe

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


• stir flour, sugar, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and salt together in a microwave-safe mug. stir water, oil, and vanilla extract into flour mixture with a fork until smooth.
• microwave until set, 1 to 5 minutes.

French Toast Casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 5 cups bread cubes
• 4 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1/4 cup white sugar, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon margarine, softened
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly butter an 8x8 inch baking pan.
• line bottom of pan with bread cubes. in a large bowl, beat together eggs, milk, 2 tablespoons sugar, salt and vanilla. pour egg mixture over bread. dot with margarine; let stand for 10 minutes.
• combine remaining 2 tablespoons sugar with 1 teaspoon cinnamon and sprinkle over the top. bake in preheated oven about 45 to 50 minutes, until top is golden.

pineapple and pecan cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• canola oil cooking spray
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups white sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
• 2 eggs
• icing:
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). butter a 9x13-inch baking pan.
• spread pecans a baking sheet; spray pecans with cooking spray.
• bake in the preheated oven until pecans are fragrant and toasted, about 5 minutes.
• whisk flour, white sugar, and baking soda together in a bowl. stir pineapple and its juice and eggs into flour mixture until batter is well mixed; fold in toasted pecans. pour batter into the prepared baking pan.
• bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 35 minutes. remove from oven and cool completely.
• beat confectioners' sugar, cream cheese, butter, and vanilla extract together in a bowl using an electric mixer until icing is smooth. frost the cooled cake using all the icing.

vegan chocolate chip, oatmeal, and nut cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/3 cup soy milk
• 1/3 cup peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup vegan semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup walnut pieces

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c). oil a large baking sheet.
• stir sugar, soy milk, peanut butter, canola oil, and vanilla extract together with a whisk in a large bowl until completely smooth.
• mix flour, oats, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl; add to the peanut butter mixture and stir to combine. fold chocolate chips and walnut pieces into the flour mixture.
• drop your batter by large spoonfuls prepared baking sheet.
• bake cookies in preheated oven until browned along the edges, about 10 minutes. cool cookies on sheet for 10 minutes before removing to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Herb Rubbed Sirloin Tip Roast

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/4 tablespoons paprika
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 (3 pound) sirloin tip roast

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 45 mins


• in a small bowl, mix the paprika, kosher salt, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, oregano, and thyme. stir in the olive oil, and allow the mixture to sit about 15 minutes.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• place the roast on the prepared baking sheet, and cover on all sides with the spice mixture.
• roast 1 hour in the preheated oven, or to a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees f (63 degrees c). let sit 15 minutes before slicing.

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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• 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.

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Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 cup
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/3 cup frozen lemonade concentrate
• 1/3 cup orange juice
• 1 (750 milliliter) bottle dry red
• 1/2 cup triple sec
• 1 lemon, sliced into rounds
• 1 orange, sliced into rounds
• 1 lime, sliced into rounds
• 1/4 cup white sugar (optional)
• 8 maraschino cherries
• 2 cups carbonated water (optional)

Recipe

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


• in a large pitcher or bowl, mix together the , lemon juice, lemonade concentrate, orange juice, red , triple sec, and sugar. float slices of lemon, orange and lime, and maraschino cherries in the mixture. refrigerate overnight for best flavor. for a fizzy , add club soda just before serving.

pumpkin waffles

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 teaspoons canola oil
• 1 teaspoon molasses
• 1/4 cup canned pumpkin
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons splenda® no calorie sweetener, granulated
• 1 1/2 cups maple syrup sweetened with splenda® brand sweetener

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• preheat waffle iron according to manufacturer's directions; spray lightly with vegetable cooking spray.
• combine flour, baking powder, soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg in a large bowl. set aside.
• combine oil, molasses, pumpkin and buttermilk in a small bowl; set aside.
• whisk together egg and splenda® granulated sweetener until blended. add buttermilk mixture, whisking until blended. add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened.
• pour batter into a hot waffle iron and bake approximately 5 minutes*. serve with maple syrup.

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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• 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).

Whole Grain Spelt And Flax Seed Pancakes - Got Berries?

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup whole spelt flour
• 3 tablespoons flax seed meal
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons white sugar (optional)
• 2 teaspoons canola oil, or as needed
• 1/2 cup fresh blueberries (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• whisk egg and 2 tablespoons canola oil together in a bowl. add buttermilk; whisk to combine. mix flour, flax meal, baking powder, and sugar together in a separate bowl. pour milk mixture into flour mixture; stir to combine.
• heat about 2 teaspoons canola oil in a skillet or griddle over medium heat. pour about 1/4 cup batter into heated oil. sprinkle a few blueberries into the wet batter. cook until pancakes are evenly browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. repeat with remaining batter and blueberries.

Sauteed Apples

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup butter
• 4 large tart apples - peeled, cored and sliced 1/4 inch thick
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• in a large skillet or saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; add apples. cook, stirring constantly, until apples are almost tender, about 6 to 7 minutes.
• dissolve cornstarch in water; add to skillet. stir in brown sugar and cinnamon. boil for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. remove from heat and serve warm.

poached eggs caprese

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 4 eggs
• 2 english muffin, split
• 4 (1 ounce) slices mozzarella cheese
• 1 tomato, thickly sliced
• 4 teaspoons pesto
• salt to taste

Recipe

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


• fill a large saucepan with 2 to 3 inches of water and bring to a boil over high heat. reduce the heat to medium-low, pour in the vinegar and 2 teaspoons of salt, and keep the water at a gentle simmer.
• while waiting for the water to simmer, place a slice of mozzarella cheese and a thick slice of tomato each english muffin half, and toast in a toaster oven until the cheese softens and the english muffin has toasted, about 5 minutes.
• crack an egg into a small bowl. holding the bowl just above the surface of the water, gently slip the egg into the simmering water. repeat with the remaining eggs. poach the eggs until the whites are firm and the yolks have thickened but are not hard, 2 1/2 to 3 minutes. remove the eggs from the water with a slotted spoon, and dab on a kitchen towel to remove excess water.
• to assemble, place a poached egg on top of each english muffin. spoon a teaspoon of pesto sauce each egg and sprinkle with salt to taste.

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

Recipe

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

Ready Time: 1 hr 40 mins


• 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.

Bill's Sausage Gravy

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (12 ounce) package maple flavored sausage
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups whole milk
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• place sausage in a large, deep skillet. cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. remove sausage with a slotted spoon, leaving the drippings in the pan. stir in the butter until melted. add flour, and stir until smooth. reduce heat to medium, and cook until light brown. gradually whisk in milk, and cook until thickened. season with salt and pepper, and stir in cooked sausage. reduce heat, and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes. if gravy becomes too thick, stir in a little more milk.

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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 hrs

Ready Time: 5 hrs 10 mins


• 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.

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

Recipe

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


• 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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


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

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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs


• 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

Apres Ski French Toast

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 4 slices multigrain bread
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon orange juice
• 2 teaspoons grated orange zest
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tablespoon ground nutmeg
• 2 teaspoons light butter

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• place bread in a flat bottomed dish. whisk together the eggs, milk, orange juice, orange zest, vanilla, sugar, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a mixing bowl. pour egg mixture over bread, and refrigerate until bread absorbs the liquid, about 10 minutes.
• melt butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. place bread into skillet. cook until golden, about 3 minutes per side.

hungry man's baked chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 4 chicken drumsticks
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 2 tablespoons ground black pepper
• 1/2 tablespoon crushed garlic
• 1 onion, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice

Recipe

• preheat oven to 375 to 400 degrees f (190 to 200 degrees c).
• with a knife make small cuts in the sides of the chicken parts; then season chicken with salt, pepper, herbs and spices to taste.
• cover a cookie sheet with aluminum foil. place chicken on cookie sheet and cover chicken with more aluminum foil. pierce foil cover with fork to make many small holes. bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes. then open foil cover and place onion between chicken pieces and garlic on top. bake for another 10 minutes and serve. enjoy!

pan fried tilapia sandwich

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup minced red onion
• 1/2 cup finely chopped tomato
• 2 tablespoons dill pickle relish
• 1/2 teaspoon ground piri piri chile pepper
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 (4 ounce) fillets tilapia fillets
• 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as old bay®)
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 slices pepperjack cheese
• 4 slices whole wheat bread, toasted

Recipe

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


• stir together the mayonnaise, onion, tomato, relish, and piri piri in a small bowl. season to taste with salt and pepper, and set aside.
• season the tilapia fillets on both sides with the seafood seasoning and garlic powder. melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. cook the tilapia fillets until they are golden brown on both sides and no longer translucent in the center, 2 to 3 minutes per side. place two slices of pepperjack cheese on top of each fillet, cover the skillet, and cook until the cheese has melted.
• place each tilapia fillet a slice of toasted bread, spread with the reserved sauce, then top with the remaining slices of bread.

Satiny Chocolate Glaze

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 18 mins


• in a double boiler over hot, but not boiling water, combine chocolate chips, butter, and corn syrup. stir until chips are melted and mixture is smooth, then add vanilla.
• spread warm glaze over top of cake, letting it drizzle down the sides.

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

Recipe

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


• 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.

spinach stuffed chicken breasts

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
• 4 slices bacon

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• in a medium bowl, mix mayonnaise, spinach, feta cheese, and garlic until well blended. set aside.
• carefully butterfly chicken breasts, making sure not to cut all the way through. spoon spinach mixture into chicken breasts. wrap each with a piece of bacon, and secure with a toothpick. place in shallow baking dish. cover.
• bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear. an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees f (74 degrees c).

Hummingbird Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups canola oil
• 3 eggs
• 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
• 2 cups mashed bananas
• 1 cup chopped black walnuts
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 pound butter, softened
• 1 pound confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour 2 - 9 inch cake pans.
• sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. set aside.
• in a large bowl, combine the oil, eggs, pineapple, bananas and nuts. add flour mixture, and mix together by hand.
• pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. remove from oven and allow to cool on racks.
• prepare the frosting by blending together the cream cheese, butter, sugar and vanilla until smooth. evenly spread frosting on middle, sides and top of cake.

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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ready Time: 8 hrs 15 mins


• 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.

new york strip chicago style

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon white sugar
• 2 tablespoons apricot preserves
• 2 (1/2 pound) new york strip steaks, 1 inch thick
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins


• in a shallow glass dish, mix the olive oil, garlic, cinnamon, sugar, and apricot preserves. mix well, as the preserves tend to stick until warm.
• with a knife, make several shallow slashes in both sides of the steaks. sprinkle with salt and pepper. place steaks in the dish with the sauce, and turn to coat. cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
• preheat grill for high heat.
• lightly oil the grill grate. place steaks on the grill, and discard any remaining sauce. grill steaks 10 minutes, turning occasionally, or to desired doneness.

Quick And Easy Brownies

Ingredients

• Servings: 20
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 cup butter
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup walnut halves

Recipe

• melt the butter or margarine and mix all ingredients in the order given.
• bake at 350 degrees f for 20 to 30 minutes in a 9 x 13 inch greased pan.

joey's peanut butter cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• in a large bowl, cream together the peanut butter, butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until well blended. beat in the egg, milk, and vanilla one at a time. combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into creamed mixture. roll tablespoonfuls of dough into balls. place cookies 2 inches apart ungreased cookie sheets. press each ball once with fork tines.
• bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are lightly browned.

Super Duper Oatmeal

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup water
• 3/4 cup oats
• 1/2 cup blueberries
• 1/2 cup applesauce
• 2 tablespoons wheat germ
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• bring the milk and water to a boil in a pot. mix in the oats, and reduce heat to medium. stir in blueberries, applesauce, wheat germ, cinnamon, and sugar. cook 8 to 10 minutes, or until oats are tender.

Black Bean And Corn Quesadillas

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
• 1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (10 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1/4 cup salsa
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons butter, divided
• 8 (8 inch) flour tortillas
• 1 1/2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese, divided

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. stir in onion, and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. stir in beans and corn, then add sugar, salsa, and pepper flakes; mix well. cook until heated through, about 3 minutes.
• melt 2 teaspoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. place a tortilla in the skillet, sprinkle evenly with cheese, then top with some of the bean mixture. place another tortilla on top, cook until golden, then flip and cook on the other side. melt more butter as needed, and repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.

Lemon Garlic Chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 1 lemon, juiced

Recipe

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


• melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
• season chicken with salt and pepper; place in the melted butter. cook chicken, flipping frequently, until browned, about 5 minutes. sprinkle 1 tablespoon garlic powder over chicken; flip and sprinkle 1 tablespoon garlic powder on second side. cook each side for 2 minutes.
• pour lemon juice over each side of chicken and cook until no longer pink in the center, 5 to 10 minutes more. an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees f (74 degrees c).

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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• 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.

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

Recipe

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


• 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.

Zucchini And Pecan Saute

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1/3 cup chopped pecans
• 1 pound fresh zucchini, sliced
• 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• in a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. add pecans; cook and stir until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. remove pecans from skillet.
• add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to the skillet, and melt. add zucchini, and saute until soft. toss with pecans and cheese. serve.

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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 hrs

Ready Time: 5 hrs 10 mins


• 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.

addictive sesame chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon dry
• 1 dash sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon canola oil
• 4 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon red chile paste (such as thai kitchen®)
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Recipe

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


• combine the 2 tablespoons soy sauce, the dry , dash of sesame oil, flour, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 2 tablespoons water, baking powder, baking soda, and canola oil in a large bowl. mix well; stir in the chicken. cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
• heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• combine the 1/2 cup water, chicken broth, vinegar, 1/4 cup cornstarch, sugar, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons sesame oil, red chili paste, and garlic in a small saucepan. bring to a boil, stirring constantly. turn heat to low and keep warm, stirring occasionally.
• fry the marinated chicken in batches until cooked through and golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. drain on paper towels.
• transfer the chicken to a large platter, top with sauce, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

peanut butter noodles

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons peanut butter
• 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
• 2 teaspoons hot chile paste (optional)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 ounces udon noodles
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 1/4 cup chopped peanuts

Recipe

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


• bring a large pot of water to a boil. add noodles and cook until tender according to package directions. drain.
• meanwhile, combine chicken broth, ginger, soy sauce, peanut butter, honey, chili paste, and garlic in a small saucepan. cook over medium heat until peanut butter melts and is heated through. add noodles, and toss to coat. garnish with green onions and peanuts.

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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• 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).

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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• 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.

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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs


• 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

Chicken Breasts In Caper Cream Sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
• 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• season chicken breasts with lemon pepper, salt, dill weed, and garlic powder.
• melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. place breasts in skillet, and increase heat to medium-high. turn chicken frequently, until brown, about 5 minutes. reduce heat to medium, and cook 5 to 7 minutes, until breasts are cooked through. remove chicken to a warm serving platter, and cover with foil.
• return skillet to stove, and increase heat to high. whisk in whipping cream, whisking continuously until reduced to sauce consistency, about 3 minutes. remove from heat. stir in capers. pour sauce over chicken, and serve.

Ants On A Log

Ingredients

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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


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

Frosting

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 5 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• food coloring

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• in a large bowl, cream together the confectioners' sugar and shortening until smooth. gradually mix in the milk and vanilla with an electric mixer until smooth and stiff, about 5 minutes. color with food coloring if desired.

greek scrambled eggs

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon water
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• heat butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. beat eggs and water together, then pour into pan. add feta cheese, and cook, stirring occasionally to scramble. season with salt and pepper.

cinnamon rolls iii

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1/4 cup water at room temperature
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
• 1 cup warm milk
• 1 egg, room temperature
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups bread flour
• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 3/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
• 1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 teaspoons milk

Recipe

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


• in the pan of your bread machine, combine water, 1/4 cup melted butter, vanilla pudding, 1 cup warm milk, egg, 1 tablespoon sugar, salt, bread flour, and yeast. set machine to dough cycle; press start.
• when dough cycle has finished, turn dough out a lightly floured surface and roll into a 17x10 inch rectangle. spread with 1/2 cup softened butter. in a small bowl, stir together brown sugar, cinnamon, and pecans. sprinkle brown sugar mixture over dough.
• butter a 9x13-inch baking pan.
• roll up dough, beginning with long side. slice into 16 one-inch slices; place in prepared pan. let rolls rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• bake rolls in preheated oven until browned, 15 to 20 minutes.
• stir together cream cheese, 1/4 cup softened butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract, and 1 1/2 teaspoons milk. remove rolls from oven and let cool until warm; spread frosting over warm rolls.

cracked sugar cookies i

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/4 cups white sugar
• 1 cup butter
• 3 egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (180 degrees c). lightly grease 2 cookie sheets.
• cream together sugar and butter. beat in egg yolks and vanilla.
• add flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar. stir.
• form dough into walnut size balls and place 2 inches apart on cookie sheet. don't flatten. bake 10 to 11 minutes, until tops are cracked and just turning color.

breakfast tortilla

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons refried beans
• 2 tablespoons salsa
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 4 (6 inch) flour tortillas
• 1 1/2 cups shredded lettuce

Recipe

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


• stir the beans and salsa together in a small bowl until smooth. heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. pour beaten eggs into pan and allow bottom to set, approximately 1 minute. spread bean mixture one half of eggs and flip other half over to make a half-circle. continue to cook until eggs are set.
• spread an equal amount of mayonnaise each tortilla. cut eggs into 4 equal pieces and place one piece on each tortilla. cover each with shredded lettuce. roll up tortillas and serve.

apple strudel muffins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla
• 1 1/2 cups chopped apples
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon butter

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). grease a 12 cup muffin pan.
• in a medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
• in a large bowl, beat together butter, sugar and eggs until smooth. mix in vanilla. stir in apples, and gradually blend in the flour mixture. spoon the mixture into the prepared muffin pan.
• in a small bowl, mix brown sugar, flour and cinnamon. cut in butter until mixture is like coarse crumbs. sprinkle over tops of mixture in muffin pan.
• bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean. allow to sit 5 minutes before removing muffins from pan. cool on a wire rack.