World Best Canola Oil Recipes: July 2016

Sunday, July 31, 2016

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.

cranberry bars

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Servings: 1
1 (12 ounce) package whole cranberries
1 cup white sugar
3/4 cup water
1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
3/4 cup butter, melted
2 eggs
1 cup rolled oats
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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in a saucepan over medium heat, combine the cranberries, white sugar, and water. cook, stirring occasionally until all of the cranberries have popped, and the mixture is thick, about 15 minutes. remove from heat, and set aside to cool.
preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
in a large bowl, mix together the cake mix, melted butter, and eggs. stir in the oats, brown sugar, ginger and cinnamon. set aside about 1 1/2 cups of the mixture, and spread the rest into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. pack down to form a solid crust, getting it as even as possible. spread the cooled cranberry mixture over the crust. pinch off pieces of the remaining mixture and place evenly over the cranberry layer.
bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until the top is lightly browned. cool in the pan for about 40 minutes before slicing into bars.

honey crunch pecan pie

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Servings: 1
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup shortening
6 tablespoons cold water
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup light corn syrup
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans
1 tablespoon bourbon (optional)
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons honey
1 1/2 cups pecan halves

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
to make crust: in a medium bowl, mix together flour and 1 teaspoon salt. cut in shortening until mixture is crumbly. gradually add water and vinegar. cut together until mixture will hold together. press dough into a ball and flour each side lightly. wrap in plastic and chill for 20 minutes. roll out between wax paper into a circle 1/8 inch thick and press into 9 inch pie pan.
to make filling: in a large bowl, combine eggs, 1/4 cup brown sugar, white sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, corn syrup, melted butter, vanilla extract, and chopped pecans. add bourbon if desired. mix well. spoon mixture into unbaked pie shell.
bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. remove and cover edges of pastry with aluminum foil. return to oven for 20 minutes.
to make topping: combine 1/3 cup brown sugar, butter or margarine, and honey in a medium saucepan. cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves - about 2 minutes. add pecans. stir just until coated. spoon topping evenly over pie.
keep foil on edges of pastry and return pie to oven for an additional 10 to 20 minutes, until topping is bubbly and golden brown. cool to room temperature before serving.

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.

Baby Blue Punch

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Servings: 24
1 (0.13 ounce) package blue, berry flavored unsweetened drink mix
1 (2 liter) bottle lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage
1 (64 fluid ounce) bottle white cranberry juice
8 scoops vanilla ice cream
1 cup white sugar, or to taste

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in a large punch bowl, stir together the drink mix, lemon-lime soda, and white cranberry juice. taste, and stir in sugar to your liking. (i like to add the whole cup.) float scoops of ice cream on the top. the ice cream melts somewhat and turns the punch a beautiful baby blue color with frothy white clouds floating on the top.

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.

roasted roma vinaigrette

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Servings: 8
2 pounds roma (plum) tomatoes, quartered
2 shallots, quartered
1/4 cup garlic cloves
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 sprigs fresh sage
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 cups balsamic vinegar
2 cups canola oil

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
toss tomatoes, shallots, garlic, olive oil, sage, and rosemary together in large bowl until everything is coated in olive oil; season with salt and black pepper. spread the tomato mixture into a baking dish.
roast in preheated oven until the garlic cloves are soft, about 20 minutes.
blend the tomato mixture with balsamic vinegar in a blender until smooth.
stream canola oil into the blended mixture with the blender on until the mixture emulsifies into a dressing.

chickpeas and chorizo

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Servings: 6
1/2 pound dry garbanzo beans
1 red bell pepper
1 green bell pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil
4 red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
9 ounces spanish-style chorizo, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 yellow onion, cut into large chunks
8 cloves garlic, or more to taste
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
1/4 cup dry , or more to taste

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put garbanzo beans into a large container; add enough cool water to cover by several inches. soak beans 8 hours to overnight. drain and rinse before using.
set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
halve both the red bell pepper and green bell pepper from top to bottom. remove and discard the stem, seeds, and ribs. arrange pepper halves with cut sides down the prepared baking sheet.
roast peppers under the preheated broiler until their skins have blackened and blistered, 5 to 8 minutes; transfer to a bowl and tightly seal bowl with plastic wrap to steam the peppers as they cool until the skins are loosened, about 20 minutes. remove and discard skins. slice peppers.
heat canola oil in a pot over medium heat. cook and stir potatoes in hot oil until browned, about 10 minutes; add chorizo and continue to cook and stir until chorizo is hot, 3 to 5 minutes more. stir peppers, onion, garlic cloves, paprika, and salt into the potato mixture; cook, stirring infrequently, until the onion softens, about 10 minutes more.
stir soaked garbanzo beans into the mixture. pour over everything. bring the mixture to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, place a cover on the pot, and cook at a simmer until the beans are tender, 10 to 15 minutes.

chocolate chip pumpkin cookies

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Servings: 7
1 cup shortening
2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

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preheat the oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). grease cookie sheets.
in a large bowl, cream together the shortening and white sugar until smooth. beat in the eggs one at a time. stir in the vanilla and pumpkin until well blended. combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg; stir into the pumpkin mixture. mix in the chocolate chips. stir in the walnuts if desired. drop by teaspoonfuls the prepared cookie sheets.
bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until edges begin to brown. allow to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheets before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

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).

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.

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.

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

mound bars

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Servings: 1
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup white sugar
1/2 cup melted butter
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2 cups flaked coconut
1 (12 ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips, melted

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar and melted butter or margarine. mix and pat into the bottom of one 9x13 inch baking pan. bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 15 minutes.
combine the condensed milk and flaked coconut. spread over the crust and bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 15 minutes.
spread the melted chocolate chips over the top. let cool and cut into squares.

Mediterranean Stuffed Chicken

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Servings: 4
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded thin
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup feta cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons dried dill weed
2 tablespoons melted butter
salt and pepper to taste

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
to make filling: in a large bowl beat the cream cheese until smooth. add the feta cheese, dill weed and garlic powder. beat until smooth and creamy.
put a dollop of 1/4 of the filling on each breast, then roll and tie the breasts with cooking string to seal. brush each breast with melted butter/margarine and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the juices run clear.

bread machine garlic bread

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Servings: 1
1 cup warm water (110 degrees f)
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon dry milk powder
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 tablespoons dried parsley
2 teaspoons garlic powder
3 cups bread flour
2 teaspoons active dry yeast

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place ingredients in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. select basic bread cycle; press start.

Refried Beans Without The Refry

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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.

Grandma's Secret Pie Crust

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Servings: 2
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups shortening
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
4 tablespoons water

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in large bowl mix flour and salt. cut in shortening with two butter knifes.
in separate bowl, mix together egg, vinegar, and water. drizzle wet mixture into dry mixture, cutting it in.
roll out dough, and fit into two 9 inch pie pans.
bake at 425 degrees f (220 degrees c) for 12 minutes.

Deliciously Organic Carrot Spread

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Servings: 10
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 1/2 cups chopped carrots
3/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup filtered or spring water
1/4 cup soy milk
1 tablespoon miso paste
1/2 cup roasted cashews
3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 1/2 tablespoons real maple syrup
1 1/2 teaspoons chinese five-spice powder

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heat canola oil in a large saucepan over medium high heat. cook carrots and onion, stirring occasionally, until carrots are tender and onions are translucent. do not allow the onions to brown. add water, and bring to a boil. cover, and simmer for 15 minutes; set aside to cool.
when mixture is cool enough to process safely, transfer to a blender or food processor. add soy milk, miso paste, cashews, salt, maple syrup, and chinese five-spice powder. blend until smooth. cover, and refrigerate until ready to use.

Banana Coconut Loaf

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Servings: 1
2 eggs
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 cup mashed bananas
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup maraschino cherries, chopped

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mix together flour, coconut, baking powder, baking soda, salt, chopped walnuts, and cherries.
break eggs in a mixing bowl, and beat until light and frothy. add sugar and melted butter or margarine. beat well. stir in mashed banana and flavoring. add flour mixture, and stir just to combine. spoon into greased 9x5x3 inch loaf pan.
bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. let stand for 10 minutes, and remove from pan. cool.

easy focaccia

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Servings: 1
1 1/2 cups bread flour
1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 (.25 ounce) package instant yeast
1 1/3 cups warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

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in a large stoneware bowl, stir together the flours and salt. make a well in the center of the flour mixture. sprinkle the sugar and yeast into that well. carefully pour the water into the well. let stand until the yeast begins to act, about 5 minutes. pour 2 tablespoons of the oil into the well. with a wooden spoon stir the mixture in the center of the bowl. gradually widen the circle of stirring to take in all of the flour at the sides of the well.
turn out on a floured surface, and knead just until smooth. keep the dough soft. pour 1/2 teaspoon of the oil into a clean bowl. place the dough in the bowl, turning once to oil the top. cover. let rise until doubled, 30 to 45 minutes.
punch the dough down. use 1 teaspoon of the oil to coat a baking sheet, and place the dough on the baking sheet. gently press the dough out to about 1/2 inch thickness. pour the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil over the top of the dough. use the handle end of a wooden spoon to dimple the dough at 1 1/2 inch intervals. sprinkle with the rosemary and the cheese. place in a cold oven on the center shelf. place a flat pan of hot water on the shelf below the bread. let rise until doubled, 20 to 25 minutes.
turn on the oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). bake the focaccia for 20 to 25 minutes, or until browned on top. remove from the pan, and cool on a wire rack. serve warm.

Vanilla Pear Muffins

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Servings: 1
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup white sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup canola oil
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ripe pear - peeled, cored, and diced
1/2 cup chopped pecans

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preheat oven to 450 degrees f (230 degrees c). grease or line 12 muffin cups with paper liners.
whisk whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. whisk yogurt, oil, egg, and vanilla extract together in a separate bowl until smooth. stir yogurt mixture into flour mixture until batter is just mixed; fold in pear and pecans. spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups.
place muffin tin in the preheated oven; reduce heat to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). bake until tops of muffins are browned and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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.

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.

exquisite pizza sauce

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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.

Blue Ribbon Overnight Rolls

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Servings: 2
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1 cup warm milk
1/2 cup white sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups all-purpose flour

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in a large bowl, mix together yeast, milk and sugar. let stand for 30 minutes.
mix eggs, butter and salt into yeast mixture. mix in flour, 2 cups at a time. cover with wax paper. let dough stand at room temperature overnight.
in the morning, divide the dough in half. roll each half into a 9 inch round circle. cut each round into 12 pie shaped wedges. roll up each wedge starting from wide end to the tip. place on greased cookie sheets. let stand until ready to bake.
bake at 375 degrees f (190 degrees c) for 12 to 15 minutes.

Lemon Sugar Tea Cookies

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Servings: 4
3/4 cup butter
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons corn syrup
1 teaspoon lemon extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup white sugar

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in a medium bowl, cream together butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. beat in egg, corn syrup, and lemon extract. stir in flour, baking soda, and baking powder. cover dough, and chill in the refrigerator at least 1 hour.
preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. roll chilled dough into walnut sized balls. roll balls in remaining sugar, and place on the prepared cookie sheet.
bake 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned.

Refried Beans Without The Refry

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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

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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

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.

chocolate chip pudding cookies

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Servings: 2
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup white sugar
1 (3.4 ounce) package instant butterscotch pudding mix
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts

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preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
combine the flour and baking soda. set aside.
mix the butter, brown sugar, white sugar, pudding mix, and vanilla. beat until creamy. add the eggs and mix well. gradually stir in the flour mixture. stir in the chocolate chips and the chopped nuts. drop from teaspoon ungreased cookie sheets about 1 inch apart.
bake at 375 degrees f (190 degrees c) for 8 to 10 minutes.

exquisite pizza sauce

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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.

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.

passion bars

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Servings: 1
2 cups quick cooking oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
3/4 cup peanut butter
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
in a large bowl, stir together the oats, flour, brown sugar, salt and baking soda. cut in the butter to form a crumbly mixture. reserve 1 1/2 cups of the crumbs, and pat the rest evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. in a medium bowl, stir together the sweetened condensed milk and peanut butter. spread evenly over the oatmeal layer. sprinkle the chocolate chips over the peanut butter layer, then crumble the reserved crust over the top.
bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. cool completely before cutting into bars.

Salmon Tuna Patties

Ingredients

Servings: 6
1 (14.75 ounce) can salmon, drained and flaked
2 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained
1 (10 ounce) package saltine crackers, crushed
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons canola oil, or to taste

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mix salmon, tuna, crushed saltines, and egg together with your hands in a large bowl; shape into 6 patties. dust the patties with flour.
heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. gently lie patties into the hot oil, cover the skillet, and fry until crispy, 10 to 15 minutes per side.

exquisite pizza sauce

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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.

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

down home baked beans

Ingredients

Servings: 10
1 pound bacon
2 (28 ounce) cans baked beans
1 (12 ounce) bottle chili sauce
1 large sweet onion, chopped
2 cups packed brown sugar

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
place bacon in a large, deep skillet. cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. drain, crumble and set aside.
in a large bowl combine beans, chili sauce, onion, brown sugar and bacon. pour into a 9x13 inch casserole dish.
bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Carrot Crust Broccoli Quiche

Ingredients

Servings: 6
crust:
3 cups shredded carrots
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup diced onion
1 teaspoon salt substitute (such as no salt®)
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup cold water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
filling:
2 small heads broccoli, shredded
3 eggs
1/2 cup pesto sauce
1 teaspoon salt substitute (such as no salt®)
topping:
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, or to taste

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preheat oven to 450 degrees f (230 degrees c).
blend carrots, canola oil, onion, 1 teaspoon salt substitute, and pepper together in a blender until smooth. whisk water and cornstarch together in a bowl until cornstarch is dissolved; add to carrot mixture and blend until smooth. pour carrot mixture into a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish and press into a 'crust' shape.
bake in the preheated oven until crust is dry and firm, about 20 minutes.
whisk broccoli, eggs, pesto, and 1 teaspoon salt substitute together in a bowl until smooth; pour over the carrot crust.
bake in the preheated oven until set in the middle, 40 to 45 minutes. cool quiche for 25 minutes and top with parmesan cheese.

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.

gramma's date squares

Ingredients

Servings: 1
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
1 1/2 cups sifted pastry flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 pound pitted dates, diced
1 cup water
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
in a large bowl, combine oats, pastry flour, salt, 1 cup brown sugar, and baking soda. mix in the butter until crumbly. press half of the mixture into the bottom of a 9 inch square baking pan.
in a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the dates, water, and 1/3 cup brown sugar. bring to a boil, and cook until thickened. stir in lemon juice, and remove from heat. spread the filling over the base, and pat the remaining crumb mixture on top.
bake for 20 to 25 minutes in preheated oven, or until top is lightly toasted. cool before cutting into squares.

Dip I

Ingredients

Servings: 4
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 cup

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in a medium bowl, combine cream cheese and dressing mix. stir in cheddar cheese, and then . the mixture will appear mushy. cover bowl, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, overnight if possible.

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.

mardi gras king cake

Ingredients

Servings: 2
pastry:
1 cup milk
1/4 cup butter
2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
2/3 cup warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
1/2 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
filling:
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2/3 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup melted butter
frosting:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon water

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scald milk, remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup of butter. allow mixture to cool to room temperature. in a large bowl, dissolve yeast in the warm water with 1 tablespoon of the white sugar. let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
when yeast mixture is bubbling, add the cooled milk mixture. whisk in the eggs. stir in the remaining white sugar, salt and nutmeg. beat the flour into the milk/egg mixture 1 cup at a time. when the dough has pulled together, turn it out a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 to 10 minutes.
lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 2 hours. when risen, punch down and divide dough in half.
preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). grease 2 cookie sheets or line with parchment paper.
to make filling: combine the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, chopped pecans, 1/2 cup flour and 1/2 cup raisins. pour 1/2 cup melted butter over the cinnamon mixture and mix until crumbly.
roll dough halves out into large rectangles (approximately 10x16 inches or so). sprinkle the filling evenly over the dough and roll up each half tightly like a jelly roll, beginning at the wide side. bring the ends of each roll together to form 2 oval shaped rings. place each ring on a prepared cookie sheet. with scissors make cuts 1/3 of the way through the rings at 1 inch intervals. let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 45 minutes.
bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. push the doll into the bottom of the cake. frost while warm with the confectioners' sugar blended with 1 to 2 tablespoons of water.

pecan turtles® bars

Ingredients

Servings: 48
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup pecan halves
2/3 cup butter
1 cup milk chocolate chips

Recipe

combine flour, 1 cup brown sugar and softened butter in large mixer bowl. beat at medium speed of electric mixer 2 to 3 minutes or until mixture resembles fine crumbs. pat mixture evenly bottom of ungreased 13 x 9 inch baking pan. sprinkle pecans evenly over crumb mixture.
combine 2/3 cup butter and remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar in small saucepan. cook and stir over medium heat until entire surface is bubbly. cook and stir 1/2 to 1 minute more. pour into pan, spreading evenly over crust.
bake in 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) oven 18 to 20 minutes or until entire surface is bubbly. remove from oven; immediately sprinkle with chocolate pieces. let stand 2 to 3 minutes to allow chocolate to melt; use knife to swirl chocolate slightly. cool completely in pan on wire rack. use sharp knife to cut into 48 bars.

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.

indian tandoori chicken

Ingredients

Servings: 4
2 pounds chicken, cut into pieces
1 teaspoon salt
1 lemon, juiced
1 1/4 cups plain yogurt
1/2 onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
2 teaspoons garam masala
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon yellow food coloring
1 teaspoon red food coloring
2 teaspoons finely chopped cilantro
1 lemon, cut into wedges

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remove skin from chicken pieces, and cut slits into them lengthwise. place in a shallow dish. sprinkle both sides of chicken with salt and lemon juice. set aside 20 minutes.
in a medium bowl, combine yogurt, onion, garlic, ginger, garam masala, and cayenne pepper. mix until smooth. stir in yellow and red food coloring. spread yogurt mixture over chicken. cover, and refrigerate for 6 to 24 hours (the longer the better).
preheat an outdoor grill for medium high heat, and lightly oil grate.
cook chicken on grill until no longer pink and juices run clear. garnish with cilantro and lemon wedges.

Saturday, July 30, 2016

Scottish Oat Scones

Ingredients

Servings: 16
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups rolled oats
1/4 cup white sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup dried currants
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/3 cup milk

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preheat the oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c). lightly grease a baking sheet.
in a large bowl, mix the flour, oats, sugar, baking powder, salt, and currants. make a well in the center. in a small bowl, beat egg until frothy, and stir in melted butter and milk. pour into the well, and mix to create a soft dough. pat dough into two 1/2 inch thick circles. place on the prepared baking sheet. score 8 wedges into each circle of dough.
bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until risen and browned. split wedges, and serve warm.

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).

Old-fashioned Lemonade

Ingredients

Servings: 6
6 lemons
1 cup white sugar
6 cups cold water

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juice the lemons to make 1 cup of juice. to make your labor easier, firmly roll the lemons between your hand and counter top before cutting in half and juicing.
in a gallon pitcher combine 1 cup lemon juice, 1 cup sugar, and 6 cups cold water. stir. adjust water to taste. chill and serve over ice.

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.

turkey and tomato panini

Ingredients

Servings: 4
3 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons nonfat plain yogurt
2 tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon lemon juice
freshly ground pepper to taste
8 slices whole-wheat bread
8 ounces thinly sliced reduced-sodium deli turkey
8 tomato slices
2 teaspoons canola oil

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have four 15-ounce cans and a medium skillet (not nonstick) ready by the stove.
combine mayonnaise, yogurt, parmesan, basil, lemon juice and pepper in a small bowl. spread about 2 teaspoons of the mixture on each slice of bread. divide turkey and tomato slices among 4 slices of bread; top with the remaining bread.
heat 1 teaspoon canola oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. place 2 panini in the pan. place the medium skillet on top of the panini, then weigh it down with the cans. cook the panini until golden on one side, about 2 minutes. reduce the heat to medium-low, flip the panini, replace the top skillet and cans, and cook until the second side is golden, 1 to 3 minutes more. repeat with another 1 teaspoon oil and the remaining panini.

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

easy chocolate chip cookies

Ingredients

Servings: 4
1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
pour the cake mix into a large bowl. stir in the butter, eggs and vanilla with an electric mixer until well blended. stir in the chocolate chips. drop by rounded spoonfuls cookie sheets.
bake for 11 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until the edges are golden. cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before removing to cool on wire racks.

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.

Artichoke Dip I

Ingredients

Servings: 5
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 (6.5 ounce) jars marinated artichoke hearts, drained
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
in a large bowl, thoroughly mix the mayonnaise, parmesan, artichoke, mozzarella and garlic powder. transfer the mixture to an 8x8 inch baking dish.
bake 30 minutes, or until the surface is lightly browned and bubbly.
sprinkle with paprika and serve warm.

Wendy's Zucchini Bread

Ingredients

Servings: 2
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 cup canola oil
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 cups grated zucchini
1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups white whole-wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
grease and flour 2 4x8-inch loaf pans.
beat eggs, sugar, canola oil, vanilla extract, and zucchini together in a large bowl until well combined.
in a separate bowl, sift together unbleached flour, white whole-wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
mix the dry ingredients into the zucchini mixture, a little at a time, stirring until just combined.
pour the batter into the prepared loaf pans.
bake in the preheated oven until bread is lightly browned and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes.

peanut butter chocolate chip cookies from heaven

Ingredients

Servings: 4
1 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

preheat oven to 350 degrees f (180 degrees c).
cream together butter and brown sugar. beat in eggs, peanut butter and vanilla.
add flour, cornstarch, salt, baking soda and baking powder. stir in chocolate chips.
roll into balls about 1 1/2 teaspoonfuls (or use cookie scoop) and place ungreased cookie sheets about 2 inches apart. flatten slightly because they do not flatten much while cooking.
bake for 10 minutes.

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.

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.

feta cheese foldovers

Ingredients

Servings: 12
8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
3 tablespoons finely chopped green onions
1 egg, beaten
1 (17.5 ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 egg yolk, beaten with 1 teaspoon water

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preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
in a small bowl, blend feta cheese, green onions, and egg. cut pastry into 12 (3 inch) squares. place a mounded tablespoon of feta mixture in the center of each square. moisten edges with water, and fold pastry over filling to form a triangle. press edges together firmly with a fork to seal. lightly brush pastries with the egg yolk mixture.
bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown. serve warm or at room temperature.

Mom's Pie Crust

Ingredients

Servings: 2
1 cup unsalted butter, chilled
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons white sugar
1/3 cup ice water

Recipe

combine flour and sugar into the bowl of an electric mixer. cut butter into tablespoon pieces; add it to the flour and butter. use the paddle beater to cut the butter and flour together. alternatively, this can be done by hand with a pastry blender.
with the mixer on low speed , or while stirring the mixture with a fork, pour in the cold water. when the dough starts to clump, and before it turns into a ball, stop stirring.
lightly knead dough in the bowl until it forms a ball. divide dough into two parts. flatten each part into a disk, and chill for about 30 minutes before rolling.

chicken breast cutlets with artichokes and capers

Ingredients

Servings: 6
1 cup whole wheat or white flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper, or to taste
1/8 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
2 pounds chicken breast tenderloins or strips
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 (12 ounce) jar quartered marinated artichoke hearts, with liquid
1/4 cup capers
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

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combine flour, salt, and white and black peppers. dredge chicken in seasoned flour and shake off excess.
heat canola oil and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. add chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on both sides, and no longer pink on the inside; set aside.
pour in chicken broth and lemon juice. bring to a simmer, scraping the bottom of the pan to dissolve the caramelized bits. add artichoke hearts and capers, return to a simmer, and cook until reduced by half.
whisk butter into sauce until melted. place cooked chicken back into pan, and simmer in the sauce for a few minutes to reheat. serve on a platter sprinkled with chopped fresh parsley.

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).

Delicious Apple Sauce

Ingredients

Servings: 2
2 apples - peeled, cored and shredded
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons brown sugar

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place shredded apples in a medium saucepan over medium low heat. sprinkle with cinnamon, then add water and cook until the apple bits become soft and mushy.
stir in brown sugar and mix well; if desired, top with ice cream 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

Recipe

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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.

Uncle White's Bread Machine Rolls

Ingredients

Servings: 12
3 cups bread flour
1 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons canola oil
stick butter

Recipe

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place the bread flour, buttermilk, brown sugar, salt, yeast, and egg yolk into a bread machine. using the dough setting, allow the machine to mix the ingredients until moist. pause the cycle and pour in the oil, then let the machine continue to the end of the dough cycle.
grease muffin pans or a baking sheet, and set aside.
punch down the dough, and remove it from the machine. divide the dough into 12 equal parts, form into round, smooth rolls, and place them into the cups of the muffin pans or on baking sheet, making sure the rolls don't touch each other. cover the rolls with a kitchen towel, and let rise in a warm place until double, about 25 minutes.
while the rolls are rising, preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until golden brown. rub the tops of the hot rolls with a stick of butter for a soft crust, cool the rolls slightly, and serve warm.

Monkey Bread V

Ingredients

Servings: 1
3 (10 ounce) packages refrigerated biscuit dough
3/4 cup white sugar
3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1/2 cup margarine
3/4 cup white sugar

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mix together 3/4 cup sugar and cinnamon.
quarter the biscuits with kitchen shears. dip shears in water after each cut to keep the biscuits from getting too sticky. dip biscuits into sugar mixture, and place in a greased tube pan. do this until all biscuits are used.
melt butter or margarine, and mix in 3/4 cup sugar. pour mixture over biscuits.
bake in a preheated 350 degree f (175 degrees c) oven for 30 to 35 minutes.

avocado salsa

Ingredients

Servings: 4
1 (16 ounce) package frozen corn kernels, thawed
2 (2.25 ounce) cans sliced ripe olives, drained
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
5 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 avocados - peeled, pitted and diced

Recipe

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in a large bowl, mix corn, olives, red bell pepper and onion.
in a small bowl, mix garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, oregano, salt and pepper. pour into the corn mixture and toss to coat. cover and chill in the refrigerator 8 hours, or overnight.
stir avocados into the mixture before serving.

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.

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.

Chef John's Chicken And Mushrooms

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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.

Easy Peach Cobbler

Ingredients

Servings: 12
12 fresh peaches, pitted and sliced
1 cup water
1 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1/2 cup butter

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
spread peach slices evenly into a 9x13 inch baking dish. if using canned peach juice, pour 1 cup of it over peach slices. if using fresh peaches, combine water and sugar in a small bowl. stir to dissolve, then pour mixture over peaches.
sprinkle cinnamon over peach slices, followed by dry cake mix. top cake mix with pats of cream cheese. dot cobbler with butter or margarine.
bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, until golden.

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.