Ingredients Crust 1 cup sifted all purpose flour 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar 1/4 cup melted butter Topping 1 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon double acting baking powder 2 slightly beaten eggs 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel Preparation Combine ingredients for the crust by sifting 1 cup flour with 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar. Add the melted butter. Press the mixture into an 8x8 inch greased baking pan and bake 20 minutes....
Ingredients 2 bags (12 oz each) frozen broccoli florets 2 teaspoons olive or canola oil 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation Cook broccoli as directed on package; set aside. In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook garlic in oil about 1 minute, stirring frequently, until golden brown. Stir in broccoli; cook 1 minute. Stir in lemon peel, salt and pepper....
Ingredients 1/2 cup pecans (1 3/4 ounces) 2/3 cup graham-cracker crumbs or 5 graham crackers, crushed 2 tablespoons sugar 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 2 large egg yolks 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees, with rack on lowest level. Spread pecans on a rimmed baking sheet, and toast in the oven until golden, tossing occasionally, about 10 minutes. Let cool....
Ingredients 5 each canned or fresh paech halves 3 Tbsp butter 6 tbsp sugar 18 each fresh figs 2 each pastry dough rounds 1 each eff, beaten lightly 2 Tbsp brown sugar 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup pine nuts Preparation Slice peach halves ito 1/4 " thick slices In a a large saute pan hdeat butter with 2 Tbsp sugar over medium heat. Add peaches and cook , tossing occasionally until peaches are tender, about 6 minutes....
Ingredients Cookies: 2 1/4 c. flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/8 tsp. salt 1/2 c. (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened (salted works just fine though!) 1 c. granulated sugar 1 c. ricotta cheese 1 egg 1 tsp. vanilla Icing: 2 c. powdered (confectioner’s) sugar 3 Tbsp. milk Preparation Cookies: Preheat oven to 350 degrees and lightly grease two baking sheets (or line with parchment). I use nonstick cooking spray, and it works great....
Ingredients 1 (28 oz) can of Contadina® Crushed Tomatoes with Italian herbs 3 oz of Contadina® Tomato Paste with Roasted Garlic 1/2 box of elbow macaroni 1 (16 oz) package ground mild Italian sausage (or mild turkey Italian sausage), removed from casing and crumbled 1 small onion, diced 1/2 green pepper, diced 2 cloves of garlic, diced 1 tbsp of dry basil Preparation Boil 1/2 box of elbow macaroni according to package directions....
Ingredients 2 pounds dry green split peas 4 quarts hot water 1 meaty ham bone 1 Bay leaf 2 cups chopped onion 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt 1 teaspoon ground Black Pepper 4 cubes chicken bouillion 2 cups chopped celery 2 cups chopped carrot Preparation In a large pot or Dutch oven cover dried peas with 4 quarts of hot water. Bring split peas to a boil; boil gently for 2 minutes....
Ingredients Ingredients 2-3 14oz. cans chicken broth[I prefer Health Valley low fat - great flavor and 6gm protein per serving] 2 16oz can/jar medium salsa[or hot, depending on taste] 1 medium onion 2 celery stalks optional 2# shrimp 31-40 count fresh/frozen unpeeled [adds more flavor than pre cooked] 1# Andouille Sausage [I use Aidells - the sausage is made from chunks of meat instead of ground, which provides a more complex texture]...
Ingredients 1/2 container peanut butter 16 0z cool whip lite optional choco syrup Preparation fold p. butter into cool whip eat as is chill for 1/2 hour(favorite) freeze overnight, serve like icecream, drizzle with choco syrup
Ingredients 1-1/4 teaspoons dried rosemary 1/4 teaspoon dried basil 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste 6 thick lamb chops 1-1/2 tablespoons olive oil. 1/4 cup minced shallots 1/2 cup aged balsamic vinegar (preferable de modena) 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth 1-1/2 tablespoons butter Preparation In a small bowl, mix together all of the herbs, salt and pepper. Rub mixture onto both sides of the chops. Place them on a plate, cover and set aside for 15-30 minutes to absorb the flavors....
Ingredients 2/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Sift together flour and salt in a small bowl; set aside. Put butter into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; mix on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Mix in sugar....
Ingredients Salsa: 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and dices in ¼-in cubes 1 ripe papaya, peeled and seeded, diced to ¼-in cubes ½ bunch cilantro, coarsely chopped ½ red onion, finely diced ½ red bell pepper, finely diced ¼ C fresh lime juice (2-3 limes) 1 t ground cumin Tabasco sauce, to taste Salt, to taste Fish: 4 8-oz fresh halibut fillets salt 1 t lemon pepper Preparation Salsa: In a medium bowl, combine mango, papaya, cilantro, onion, red pepper, lime juice and cumin; season to taste with Tabasco and salt....
Ingredients 1 c creamed cottage cheese 1 7 oz can white tuna, drained and flaked 1.2 c mayo 1.4 c shopped celery 1.4 c minced green onions 5 radishes, diced small 1/2 c sliced toasted almonds Preparation Mix all ingredients add almonds last minute. Refrigerate several hours before servings.
Ingredients 3/4 pound linguine 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 1 tablespoon lemon zest 2 tablespoons lemon juice 4 cups baby spinach Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook linguine according to package instructions. In the last 3 minutes of cooking, add shrimp; cook until opaque throughout. Drain pasta and shrimp and return to pot....
Ingredients 1 crust from 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count) 1/2 cup lemon pie filling (from 15.75-oz can) 1/4 cup vanilla creamy ready-to-spread frosting Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper. Onto sheet of parchment paper, unroll pie crust. Using 3- to 4-inch round cutter, cut pie crust into 6 rounds. Spoon 4 teaspoons pie filling onto center of each round. Fold pie crust in half....
Ingredients 2 cloves garlic 1 or more jalapeno peppers 1 ear yellow corn 3 firm, ripe roma tomatoes 3 medium avocados 1/4 cup diced red onion 1/4 cup chopped cilantro Juice of 1 lime, or to taste Salt and pepper to taste Preparation Pierce the cloves of garlic and jalapenos with a toothpick or skewer so that they won’t fall through the grill. Over a smoky wood fire grill the garlic/jalapenos, corn, and tomatoes until they start to color....
Ingredients 3 1/2 cup all purpose flour 1 cup white whole wheat flour 1/3 cup sugar 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 2 eggs 1 1/3 cups buttermilk 1/3 cup canola oil 2 cups golden raisins (or mix of raisins and currents ) all purpose flour for sprinkling Preparation Set oven temp at 375 degrees. In large bowl, combine flours, sugar, baking soda, salt. Mix with a wooden spoon till blended....
Ingredients 4 oz cream cheese, softened (from 8-oz package) 1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon (about 6 strips) 1/2 cup finely shredded Mexican cheese blend (2 oz) 2 tablespoons chopped green onions 1 tablespoon chopped drained pickled jalapeños (from 12-oz jar) 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Sweet Hawaiian Crescent Rolls (8 Count) Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Line large cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper. In small bowl, mix cream cheese, bacon, Mexican cheese blend, green onions and jalapeños until well blended....
Ingredients 4 Cornish game hens (about 2 pounds each) 4 Scotch bonnet or habanero chiles, stemmed and halved 5 small scallions, cut into 2-inch lengths 2 teaspoons chopped thyme 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 cup light brown sugar 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon dark rum 2 tablespoons water Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation In a blender, puree the Scotch bonnets with the scallions, thyme, garlic powder, brown sugar, soy sauce, dark rum and water....
Ingredients Bars: 2 cups all purpose flour 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup vegetable oil 3 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini 1 1/2 cups grated sweet potato (peeled) 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 1 cup toasted chopped pecans Orange Sherry Icing: 6 tablespoons butter 3 cups powdered sugar...
