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Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Red Robin's Campfire Sauce

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mayonnaise, use best foods brand
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce, use hickory honey sweet baby ray's brand
  • 1 teaspoon dried chipotle powder

Recipe

  • 1 mix all ingredients in a medium bowl until well combined.
  • 2 refrigerate to blend flavors and then serve as a dipping sauce for french fries or other foods you like.
  • 3 note: if you cannot find the "best foods" mayonnaise brand, you can use any other mayonnaise you like. and for the barbecue sauce of "hickory honey sweet baby ray's" brand, you can use "heinz" sweet & smokey bbq sauce, or any other similar sauce instead.

South Pacific Islands Rum Punch

Ingredients

  • Servings: 125
  • 12 -15 bottles light rum
  • 12 bottles dark rum
  • 2 lbs raw brown sugar or 2 lbs dark brown sugar
  • 5 whole vanilla beans
  • 6 dozen oranges
  • 6 dozen lemons
  • 6 limes
  • 6 large grapefruits
  • 10 bananas (ripe)
  • 2 pineapple (ripe)
  • 6 bottles dry wine, chilled
  • 1 15 gallon container
  • to taste orange, slices (for decoration) (optional)
  • to taste lemon, slices (for decoration) (optional)
  • to taste lime, slices (for decoration) (optional)

Recipe

  • 1 pour rums into container.
  • 2 add sugar and vanilla beans.
  • 3 stir until sugar is dissolved.
  • 4 cut the citrus fruits in half.
  • 5 squeeze juice into the rum; then toss in the shells.
  • 6 peel and slice the bananas.
  • 7 peel and slice the pineapple. add banana and pineapple to rum.
  • 8 cover container and let stand in a cool place for two to three days.
  • 9 stir several times during each day.
  • 10 on the day of the celebration, remove pulp, vanilla beans and citrus rinds.
  • 11 pour rum mixture over ice in a large punch bowl and let chill fo r a few hours.
  • 12 just before serving add chilled wine. decorate bowl with sliced citrus fruits and float a few slices in the punch.
  • 13 if you don't have a large punch bowl, add ice to the container; let chill.
  • 14 add wine just before serving - float citrus slices in the punch.
  • 15 ----------- notes: i recommend a new 15 gallon plus plastic garbage can with cover.
  • 16 wash and rinse well before using.
  • 17 a new canoe paddle makes an excellent stirring device. (the bonus is they can be saved and used for this again, or can be used for their original purpose.) do not use a metal container (unless it is stainless steel). due to the interaction of the rum and citric acids on metal - it would ruin the punch with a metallic flavour and the dissolved metals could poison your guests.

Steak And Potato Stir-fry

Southern Breeze

Total Time: 8 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 envelope unsweetened blue raspberry lemonade mix (kool-aid island twists ice blue raspberry lemonade)
  • 7 cups water
  • 1 can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
  • 1 (46 ounce) can unsweetened pineapple juice, chilled
  • 1 (2 liter) bottle ginger ale, chilled

Recipe

  • 1 stir together first 4 ingredients in a 2 quart pitcher, pour evenly into 5 ice cube trays,a nd freeze at least 8 hours.
  • 2 combine pineapple juice and ginger ale, serve over raspberry ice cubes.

South Seas Compote

Simple Strawberry Mousse

Total Time: 4 hrs Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen strawberries
  • 1 pint sour cream
  • 1 cup sugar

Recipe

  • 1 mix three ingredients in freezer-proof large mixing bowl. cover with plastic wrap and partially freeze. (about 45 minutes to an hour).
  • 2 remove from freezer and beat with electric mixer until smooth; about 1 minute. (there will be chunks of strawberries).
  • 3 pour into individual dishes or paper cups if desired. return to freezer until firm and ready to serve! will be "soft serve" consistency in about 3 hours. if you prefer it firmer and more like ice cream, freeze for at least 10-12 hours. garnished with fresh strawberries if desired.

Southern Belle With Apricot Garnish

Total Time: 3 mins Preparation Time: 3 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 4 tablespoons southern comfort
  • 4 teaspoons apricot brandy
  • 1 cup cold black coffee
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • apricot (fresh lovely, dried ok)

Recipe

  • 1 put everything except the apricot in your blender and mix.
  • 2 pour into chilled glasses.
  • 3 garnish with slices of apricot.

Steak And Mushrooms With Soy Sauce/port Marinade

Red Sauerkraut

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 4 slices bacon, crisp
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 lbs sauerkraut

Recipe

  • 1 brown bacon
  • 2 add onion.
  • 3 add sauerkraut, tomato sauce and brown sugar.
  • 4 simmer 45 minutes.

Quaker Punch

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 3 sprigs fresh mint
  • 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
  • 2 tea bags
  • 3 1/2 cups boiling water
  • 2 cups cold water
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3 lemons, juice of
  • 3 oranges, juice of

Recipe

  • 1 bruise the mint.
  • 2 add the ginger and teabags.
  • 3 pour over the boiling water, cover and steep for 6 or 7 minutes.
  • 4 strain and discard the solids.
  • 5 meanwhile, heat the remaining water and sugar just until the sugar is dissolved.
  • 6 mix with the tea brew.
  • 7 add the juice of the lemons and oranges, and strain.
  • 8 serve chilled, over ice.
  • 9 (i don't mind chunky drinks, so i don't bother to strain it the second time).

Simple Sweet And Crunchy Snack Bars

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

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mixed dried berries
  • 1 (14 ounce) can condensed milk
  • 1 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1 cup mixed nuts
  • 2 1/2 cups rolled oats

Recipe

  • 1 mix all ingredients except condensed milk in bowl.
  • 2 heat condensed milk until warm.
  • 3 coat rectangular baking dish and spatula with cooking spray.
  • 4 add mixed ingredients to condensed milk.
  • 5 press mixture into baking dish.
  • 6 bake for 1 hour.
  • 7 cool.
  • 8 slice into 16 bars.

Simple Sweet Tea

Total Time: 12 mins Preparation Time: 2 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 4 cups water, boiling
  • 2 large luzianne brand family-size tea bags or 6 small tea bags
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 4 cups cold water or 32 ounces ice

Recipe

  • 1 in a large pitcher add the sugar, and tea bags.
  • 2 add the boiling water and let the tea steep for 10 minutes.
  • 3 remove the tea bags, and stir the sugar and tea mixture together.
  • 4 (cold water): add the 4 cups of cold water and stir, refrigerate until cold. (about 4 hours).
  • 5 (ice): add the ice and stir well. serve over ice.

Simple Strawberry Mousse

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 2 cups strawberries, quartered
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 cup low-fat sour cream
  • 1 1/2 cups reduced-calorie whipped topping, thawed

Recipe

  • 1 combine the strawberries and sugar in a blender, and process until smooth.
  • 2 combine strawberry puree and sour cream in a large bowl, stirring well with a whisk. fold whipped topping into strawberry mixture.
  • 3 spoon into 6 custard cups. cover and freeze 4 hours or until firm.
  • 4 note: if you make this up the day ahead of time, the mousse will be frozen solid. give plenty of time to thaw it out a bit before serving.

Red Sea Chick Peas

Seared Scallops With Melted Leeks And Pistachio Vinaigrette

Simple Syrups

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups sugar

Recipe

  • 1 flavor directions:.
  • 2 1. in a small saucepan combine water and sugar. bring to a boiling, stirring to dissolve sugar. remove from heat. cool to room temperature. cover and chill at least 2 hours or up to 2 weeks.
  • 3 chamomile-lavender simple syrup:.
  • 4 prepare as above except stir 1/4 cup chamomille lavender herbal tea blend in with the sugar and water. after removing from the heat, let stand at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours. strain after cooling.
  • 5 basil simple syrup:.
  • 6 prepare as above except stir 1/4 cup snipped fresh basil in with the sugar and water. after removing from the heat, let stand at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours. strain after cooling.
  • 7 mint simple syrup:.
  • 8 prepare as above except stir 1/2 cup snipped fresh mint in with the sugar and water. after removing from the heat, let stand at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours. strain after cooling.
  • 9 ginger simple syrup:.
  • 10 prepare as above except stir 1/2 cup sliced fresh ginger in with the sugar and water. after removing from the heat, let stand at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours. strain after cooling.

Southern Apple Cake

Total Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

  • 5 cups apples, sliced
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 dash nutmeg
  • 3 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 cup oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Recipe

  • 1 mix together apples, sugar and nutmeg and let set for 1 hour. sift together flour and baking powder and set aside. combine apple mixture with oil, eggs and vanilla. stir in dry ingredients. using a 10-inch tube pan, bake in oven at 350f for 45-60 minutes.

Simple Summer Squash

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 2 fresh chili peppers, minced (hot or not opt.)
  • 2 tablespoons winter savory (or other herb)
  • 1/2 bunch fresh parsley
  • 6 cups summer squash, cubed (mix it up for color)
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 3 tablespoons oil
  • seasoning salt

Recipe

  • 1 add oil to a wok and 1/4 stick of butter heat on medium heat.
  • 2 then add the onions and peppers and cook until translucent, 3-5 minutes.
  • 3 add squash and seasoned salt and saute until cooked but still firm. this will take around 10-15 minutes. stir regularly.
  • 4 add the rest of the butter then the herbs and salt.
  • 5 saute to blend flavors and serve, approximately 5 minutes.

South Seas Compote

Simple Tangy Lemon Tart

Sugar Free Any Flavor Oatmeal

Party Kielbasa

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

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 2 lbs kielbasa
  • 2 cups ketchup or 2 cups chili sauce
  • 2 cups grape jelly

Recipe

  • 1 slice kielbasa into circles.
  • 2 combine ketchup and jelly and cook over medium heat until mixture forms a thin glaze.
  • 3 add kielbasa and cook until kielbasa is hot.

Simple Sweet Carrots

Total Time: 9 mins Preparation Time: 1 min Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients

  • 3 large carrots, cut into thick circles
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 cup apple juice

Recipe

  • 1 melt butter in medium pan on high heat.
  • 2 add carrots to pan and let sit for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • 3 add apple juice and let reduce for about 30 seconds.
  • 4 cover pan, reduce heat to medium and let sit for 5 minutes.
  • 5 uncover pan, and continue cooking until carrots are as tender as you like (about a minute for me).
  • 6 serve hot.

Simple Strawberry Brulee

Total Time: 8 hrs 2 mins Preparation Time: 8 hrs Cook Time: 2 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1/2 cup light sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 cups strawberries, sliced
  • 4 strawberries, garnish

Recipe

  • 1 preheat broiler.
  • 2 spread the sour cream in a broiler safe glass pan.
  • 3 sprinkle with brown sugar.
  • 4 broil until sugar has caramelized.
  • 5 cool slightly.
  • 6 add strawberries.
  • 7 toss to coat.
  • 8 refrigerate for 8 hours.

Southern Bbq Sauce

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 4 teaspoons liquid smoke
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion salt
  • 1/2 cup vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Recipe

  • 1 combine all ingredients in a sauce pan and simmer on low heat for 30 minutes.

Sugar Cream Pie

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 pie shell, baked
  • 1 cup sugar, divided
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/2 cups half-and-half
  • 4 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 -3 drops yellow food coloring
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup sugar (less than 1/4 cup)

Recipe

  • 1 mix 3/4 cup sugar, half and half, and salt in saucepan. cook to boiling point.
  • 2 mix remaining sugar and cornstarch in another pan.
  • 3 add boiling mixture gradually to cornstarch mixture, stirring constantly.
  • 4 add vanilla, food coloring, and butter; return to heat.
  • 5 cook, stirring constantly until thick.
  • 6 pour in pie shell and sprinkle with nutmeg, and less than 1/4 cup sugar. just a layer of sugar for color and extra flavor.
  • 7 bake at 325 degrees for around 30 minutes until the top is a nice tan, cripsy color.
  • 8 set out to cool and enjoy!

Party Crab Puffs

Southern Barbecue Sauce

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

Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup diced celery
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 cups ketchup
  • 3 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Recipe

  • 1 in skillet, brown the onion and celery in the butte.
  • 2 add all ingredients and simmer on low for 10 to 15 minutes.

Rogene's Fantasy Fudge

Simple Strawberry Cobbler

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 4 cups strawberries, cleaned and sliced
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/4 cup butter, in cubes

Recipe

  • 1 pre-heat oven to 375°f.
  • 2 spread the sliced strawberries evenly in an 8 or 9 inch square baking dish.
  • 3 in a medium sized bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder and sugar.
  • 4 add the egg, and mix (a fork works best) till crumbly and the dry ingredients are completely incorporated.
  • 5 spread this over the berries.
  • 6 dot with the butter cubes.
  • 7 bake for 45-50 minutes, until the top is golden and the berries are bubbling.
  • 8 cool slightly before serving.

Sugar Free Apple Iced Tea

Total Time: 1 hr 17 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 7 mins

Ingredients

  • 9 regular size black tea bags
  • 8 cups water, divided
  • 1 packet great value sugar free apple naturally flavored powdered drink mix (from walmart)

Recipe

  • 1 place tea bags in a 2-quart size glass pitcher.
  • 2 in a medium size saucepan, bring 4 cups of water almost to a boil.
  • 3 remove pan from heat, as soon as you see bubbles start to come to the surface.
  • 4 pour the hot water over the tea bags in the glass pitcher.
  • 5 cover the pitcher with plastic wrap, and let the tea steep for 1 hour on your kitchen counter.
  • 6 after one hour; carefully squeeze the tea/water from the tea bags into the pitcher; stir, then discard the tea bags.
  • 7 cover the pitcher, then let sit until the tea has cooled down a bit more.
  • 8 once the tea has cooled, add the packet of sugar free apple flavored drink mix, and the 4 cups of cold water, and stir.
  • 9 refrigerate the tea until it's chilled, then pour in glasses filled with ice.

South Seas Compote

Saucy Braised Eggplant

Rocky Road Squares

Southern Barbecued Bean Casserole

Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 lb lean hamburger
  • 1/2-3/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2-3/4 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2-3/4 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1 can baked beans (i use bush beans with lamb and molassas)
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard (colemans or keenes)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • salt and pepper
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1 -2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce

Recipe

  • 1 brown the first 4 ingredients-drain.
  • 2 mix in remaining ingredients, bring to a low boil and reduce heat to simmer and cook on top of the stove for 5 min-stirring often.
  • 3 transfer to a casserole dish and bake at 325 degrees for 2 hours stirring every 30 min.
  • 4 add a bit of water if this starts to dry out.

Spicy Marinated Black Olives

Total Time: 48 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 48 hrs Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 cup black olives
  • 2 dried red chilies
  • 12 garlic cloves, minced
  • red wine vinegar, as required
  • 1 dash lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme (used in the middle eastern variation)

Recipe

  • 1 lightly crush the olives, without breaking them, and pour into a glass jar with a lid, discarding any oil produced. add the dried chilies, garlic, and dried thyme if using lightly shaking the jar to ensure equal distribution. pour in enough red wine vinegar so that the jar's contents are entirely submerged.
  • 2 add a dash of lemon juice, seal the jar, and store at room temperature for several days, shaking the jar occasionally.

Party Gazpacho

Steak Ala Orange For Bbq

Total Time: 24 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 24 hrs Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 2 lbs chuck or 2 lbs boneless blade steaks, cut 1" thick
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup vinegar
  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons orange marmalade
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped fine

Recipe

  • 1 mix marinade ingredients in a large zip lock bag, mix well.
  • 2 add steak.
  • 3 refrigerate for 24 hours, turning the bag each time you open the fridge or at least 6 times to keep all sides in the marinade.
  • 4 remove steak, reserving the marinade.
  • 5 place steak on a greased bbq grill over medium heat.
  • 6 brush occasionally with marinade.
  • 7 bbq 4-5 min each side for medium rare or until it is cooked to your liking.
  • 8 slice in thin slices, diagonally to serve.

Saucy Lima Beans

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

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 3 cups frozen lima beans
  • 2 tablespoons water (reserved after cooking beans)
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 1/3 cups half-and-half cream
  • 3 teaspoons minced fresh parsley or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dill weed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Recipe

  • 1 in a small saucepan, cook lima beans according to package directions;.
  • 2 drain, reserving 2 tablespoon cooking liquid.
  • 3 in a small skillet, saute onion in butter.
  • 4 stir in the cream, parsley, dill, salt, pepper and reserved cooking liquid. cook 1-2 minutes longer or until the sauce begins to thicken.
  • 5 add the beans back to the sauce until heated through.

Spicy Mango Mayonnaise

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup mango chutney
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • salt and pepper

Recipe

  • 1 mix all ingredients in a bowl. refrigerate until needed.

Southern Collard Greens

Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 bunch collard greens, washed and cut into pieces do not cut up the stems
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup vinegar
  • salt and pepper
  • 3 hot peppers, chopped up
  • 2 large ham hocks (also you could use a ham bone,smoked bacon about 7 slices or any other smoked lamb product)
  • 1/4 cup water

Recipe

  • 1 saute your onion in a large cast iron pot with just a touch of oil (1 tsp). add your smoked lamb product and let some of the juices start to flow from it (about 5 minutes worth of cooking).
  • 2 meanwhile mix water, vinegar, 1 teaspoons of salt, 1 teaspoons of pepper and the chopped hot pepper together. pour into pot and stir.
  • 3 add the greens. mix up after each handfull. don't worry, the greens will come to the top but will reduce as the cooking wilts them.
  • 4 continue to stir until wilted; then turn to low, cover and let cook for about 2 hours stirring once in a while and tasting to see if you need more salt and pepper.

Monday, March 30, 2015

Red Robin Chillin' Mango Smoothie

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup canned mango, slices
  • 3/4 ounce grenadine
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1 cup ice

Recipe

  • 1 blend and enjoy!

Party Eggnog

Total Time: 5 hrs Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ingredients

  • Servings: 32
  • 12 seperated eggs
  • 1 lb confectioners' sugar
  • 26 ounces dark rum
  • 2 quarts whipping cream
  • 4 cups evaporated milk
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup vanilla (optional)
  • grating nutmeg

Recipe

  • 1 beat 12 egg yolks until very light in colour.
  • 2 add sugar and continue to beat.
  • 3 add 4 cups of the rum.
  • 4 let stand for 1 hour.
  • 5 then add gradually while beating whipping cream 4 more cups of rum.
  • 6 and milk, salt and evaporated milk add more sugar/milk to taste.
  • 7 refrigerate 3 hours.
  • 8 whip the egg whites and fold into eggnog. include addional rum as desired.
  • 9 serve with a grating of nutmeg.

Season's Berry Delicious

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 4 -5 eggs (or 4-5 eggs, beater equivalent)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 -4 cups berries

Recipe

  • 1 using the whisk attachment on either your stand mixer or hand mixer – mix eggs and sugar until frothy texture, pour over berries and enjoy.

Saucy Baked Beans

Total Time: 6 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 6 hrs

Ingredients

  • Servings: 12
  • 4 cups dried pinto beans (1 1/2 lb) or 4 cups great northern beans (1 1/2 lb)
  • 1/2 lb bacon, diced
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup maple sugar or 1 cup maple syrup
  • 1 cup dark molasses
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 2 tablespoons dry mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest

Recipe

  • 1 in a large bowl, cover the beans with water to 2 inches above the top of the beans; soak overnight and drain.
  • 2 sautè the bacon with the onion until the bacon is crisp and the onion is tender.
  • 3 add the bacon and onion and any pan juices to the beans.
  • 4 combine the bean mixture with 10 cups water plus the maple sugar through the orange peel.
  • 5 place in a 3½ quart or larger bean pot or casserole dish, or in two smaller pots.
  • 6 simmer in preheated oven at 250° 5-6 hrs or until the beans are tender.

Simple Steamed Green Beans

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 1/2-2 lbs fresh green beans (about 1 inch long)
  • 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • kosher salt
  • pepper

Recipe

  • 1 prepare green beans by snapping them or cutting them to approx 1 inch in length and rinsing them.
  • 2 over a pot of boiling water, steam beans for 15-20 minutes (until just tender with a little"bite" to them; also, to steam i use a covered colander over a dutch oven filled 1/4th full with water) remove steamed beans and turn into a serving bowl.
  • 3 add all of the rest of the ingredients, seasoning to taste.
  • 4 enjoy!

State Fair Lamb Chops

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

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup mustard
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
  • 8 lamb chops
  • seasoning salt, to taste

Recipe

  • 1 in a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and mustard together.
  • 2 in another small bowl, dissolve the brown sugar in the vinegar; add to egg mixture and stir to combine.
  • 3 brush lamb chops on both sides with brown sugar mixture; place chops in a 13x9 inch baking dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
  • 4 sprinkle with seasoned salt.
  • 5 grill over direct heat for approximately 10 minutes on each side (grilling time will depend on thickness of chops) or until juices run clear, basting with brown sugar sauce at least once more during grilling time.

Spicy Maple-sauced Lamb Chops

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

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 2 lamb chops, thick-cut, bone-in
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon mexican chili powder, ground
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup real maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Recipe

  • 1 preheat oven to 375°f.
  • 2 in a non-stick oven-proof skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat until glistening.
  • 3 meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, whisk together maple syrup, soy sauce and lemon juice. bring to a boil. boil for five minutes or until mixture begins to foam, reduces by half and thickens to the consistency of corn syrup. remove from heat, cover saucepan and set aside.
  • 4 in a small bowl, combine spices (garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, ginger, cayenne pepper, black pepper and salt. rub mixture evenly over both sides of lamb chops.
  • 5 brown lamb chops in hot oil for 2 minutes on each side or until medium brown in color and slightly crispy when pricked with a fork. remove from heat.
  • 6 spoon 1/3 of maple sauce over top of each chop, allowing to drizzle down over sides.
  • 7 place skillet, uncovered, in oven and roast chops for 10 minutes.
  • 8 with oven mitts, remove skillet from oven and spoon 1/2 of remaining sauce over chops. return to oven for an additional 10 minutes or until chops are cooked through.
  • 9 spoon remaining sauce over chops just before serving. the sauce will be cool and very sticky at this time but will melt nicely when spooned onto chops.
  • 10 serve immediately and enjoy!

Queen Of Hearts Strawberry Tarts

Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

  • 9 graham cracker tart crusts (3-inch)
  • 1/2 cup frozen apple juice concentrate, defrosted
  • 2 (1/4 ounce) packages gelatin
  • 0.5 (1/4 ounce) package kool-aid, strawberry flavor
  • 1 teaspoon lemon rind (grated)
  • 1/4 cup coconut milk
  • 1 1/2 cups strawberries, crushed
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cups yogurt, plain lowfat
  • 8 strawberries, sliced (optional)

Recipe

  • 1 bake the tart crust at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes.
  • 2 cool, then place in the freezer while you prepare the filling.
  • 3 place the apple juice concentrate in a small saucepan, sprinkle the gelatin over it and let the mixture stand for a few minutes to soften the gelatin.
  • 4 heat on low until dissolved. remove from heat and stir in the coconut milk, kool-aid powder, vanilla and the grated lemon rind.
  • 5 transfer the mixture to a bowl (you'll be adding the yogurt to this later).
  • 6 place the bowl in the refrigerator or freezer until it has thickened to egg- consistency.
  • 7 with an egg beater or mixer, whip the mixture until it is light and fluffy.
  • 8 stir in the yogurt and strawberries, blending thoroughly.
  • 9 spoon into the tart cups and smooth.
  • 10 chill until firm. decorate with strawberries.

Queijadas De Feijao (portuguese Bean Tarts)

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

  • 12 eggs, separated
  • 2 cans beans, drained and mashed
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 tablespoons margarine
  • water

Recipe

  • 1 combine the water and sugar to make a caramel.
  • 2 add the margarine and beans, cook for a few moments.
  • 3 let cool completely and add the 12 yolks.
  • 4 beat 2 egg whites and add to the mix.
  • 5 bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
  • 6 when cool, dust with confectioner's sugar.

Rocky Road Fudge

Rockwell Baked Beans

Southern Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie

Total Time: 56 mins Preparation Time: 6 mins Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup dark corn syrup
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted with
  • 2 ounces semisweet chocolate
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cups pecan halves, toasted*
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon (or any liqour you like)
  • 1 pie crust

Recipe

  • 1 preheat oven to 350 degrees. in bowl, or blender is how my mom always made pecan pies, beat eggs with fork. add sugar, corn syrup, butter w/chocolate, vanilla, and bourbon. stir till well blended. this is why the blender is a great and easy idea.
  • 2 pour into pie crust. stir pecans into mixture, till all are incorporated, or all covered with goo :).
  • 3 bake for 50-55 min, or when knife inserted in center comes out clean.
  • 4 *to toast pecans put into dry skillet on medium-high heat. shake skillet around till they become brown and fragant and you can really notice their color change. this will take about 7-10 minute.

Southern Coconut Cream Pie

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

Ingredients

  • 0.5 (15 ounce) package refrigerated pie crusts
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 2 cups half-and-half
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla, divided
  • 2 cups whipping cream
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • toasted coconut (to garnish)

Recipe

  • 1 make and bake 1 piecrust according to directions for a one-cust pie.
  • 2 combine 1/2 cup sugar and cornstarch in a heavy saucepan. whisk together half-and-half and egg yolks. gradually whisk egg mixture into sugar mixture; bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly. boil 1 minute; remove from heat.
  • 3 stir in butter, 1 cup coconut, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. cover with plastic wrap, placing wrap directly on filling in pan. let stand 30 minutes. spoon custard mixture into pie crust, cover and chill 30 minutes or until set.
  • 4 beat whipping cream at high speed with an electric mixer until foamy; gradually add 1/3 cup sugar and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla, beating until soft peaks form. spread or pipe whipped cream over pie filling. garnish with toasted coconut if desired. store uneaten pie in refrigerator.

Stay Green Avocado Dip

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 3 avocados
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1/2 lemon, juice of
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 drops tabasco sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon mayonnaise

Recipe

  • 1 halve the avocados, remove the pips and scoop the flesh into the foodprocessor bowl.
  • 2 add the garlic.
  • 3 process the avocado till smooth.
  • 4 add lemon juice, salt, tabasco and mayonnaise.
  • 5 process, taste and adjust seasoning.
  • 6 transfer the avocado dip into a container,with a close fitting lid.
  • 7 lay a sheet of cling film over the dip and pat down to exclude all air bubbles.
  • 8 close the lid over the cling film and refrigerate.
  • 9 unopened, this dip will keep fresh this way for 3 days. it might stay for longer but mine never lasts that long in the fridge.

Saucy Bacon Roll Ups

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 lb bacon
  • 1 (19 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained
  • toothpick
  • 1/4 cup chili sauce
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar

Recipe

  • 1 preheat oven to 350.
  • 2 seperate bacon into slices; cut each slice in thirds.
  • 3 wrap each cut slice of bacon around a water chestnut.
  • 4 secure with a toothpick.
  • 5 place in a baking dish.
  • 6 in a bowl combine chili sauce, mayonnaise, and brown sugar.
  • 7 pour sauce over bacon roll ups and bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes.

Simple Vanilla Milkshake

Total Time: 2 mins Preparation Time: 1 min Cook Time: 1 min

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 4 scoops vanilla ice cream
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 ice cube
  • whipped cream (optional)

Recipe

  • 1 blend ice cream, milk, and ice in a blender until smooth.
  • 2 optionally serve with whipped cream.

Starving Student Bruschetta

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 1 baguette, of your choice
  • 10 fresh basil leaves
  • 2 freshly chopped garlic cloves
  • 2 small green onions or 4 chives
  • pepper

Recipe

  • 1 dice the tomatoes, making sure to save all the juice.
  • 2 finely dice garlic.
  • 3 chop basil leaves.
  • 4 chop green onion or chives.
  • 5 combine all ingredients in a bowl.
  • 6 add pepper to taste.
  • 7 drain any excess tomato juice (to taste).
  • 8 serve on thinly-cut slices of baguette.

Southern Banana Praline Muffins (healthy)

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

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1 1/2 cups bisquick reduced-fat baking mix
  • 1/4 cup pecans, chopped (1 ounce)
  • 2 tablespoons splenda brown sugar blend
  • 1/2 cup splenda granular (sugar substitute)
  • 2/3 banana, ripe and mashed (2 medium)
  • 1 egg (or equivalent in egg substitute)
  • 1/3 cup applesauce (unsweetened)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

  • 1 preheat oven to 400°f.
  • 2 spray 8 wells of a 12 hole muffin pan with butter-flavored cooking spray or line with paper lines.
  • 3 in a large bowl, combine baking mix, pecans, brown sugar splenda and the splenda.
  • 4 in a small bowl, combine bananas, egg, applesauce and vanilla extract.
  • 5 add banana mixture to baking mix mixture.
  • 6 mix gently just to combine.
  • 7 evenly spoon batter into prepared muffin wells.
  • 8 bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • 9 place muffin pan on a wire rack and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
  • 10 remove muffins from pan and continue cooling on wire rack.
  • 11 hint: fill unused muffin wells with water, it protects the muffin pan and ensures even baking.

Simple Spinach Dip (raw Vegan))

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 4 cups baby spinach
  • 1 large avocado
  • 1/2 lemon, juice of
  • 1/2 teaspoon herb-seasoned salt or 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Recipe

  • 1 blend all ingredients in food processor until smooth!
  • 2 enjoy with whatever you can get your hands on!

Stay Moist Oven Baked Ham In A Bag

Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

  • Servings: 16
  • 1 semi-boneless half ham (apprx 8 lb)
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pineapple slices (reserve juice)
  • 1 reynolds oven cooking bag (turkey size)
  • 2 tablespoons flour

Recipe

  • 1 preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2 rub ham with brown sugar.
  • 3 secure pineapple rings onto ham, fat side up, using toothpicks.
  • 4 add 2 tbls flour to cooking bag, and shake it to coat.
  • 5 place bag in roaster and place ham fat side up in the bag.
  • 6 pour reserved pineapple juice gently over ham.
  • 7 close bag with nylon tie included with bag.
  • 8 cut six 1" slits in top of bag for steam escape.
  • 9 place in oven, being careful not to let bag touch sides of oven.
  • 10 bake 2 hours for an 8 lb ham.
  • 11 cool before slicing to retain juices.

Simple Sugar Scrub

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 clear plastic jar
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • lemon juice (optional)
  • scented essential oil (optional)

Recipe

  • 1 mix the sugar and olive oil in the plastic container. i do not recomend using a glass jar for this, since you will most likely have this in your bathroom.
  • 2 add any optional scents you like. i have discovered that adding peppermint oil or orange oil helps refresh you, while lavender is more soothing. my favorite oil to use is sandlewood.
  • 3 to use: place some on a wash cloth and rub in circles anywhere you need exfoliation. after letting it sit for awhile the sugar may settle to the bottom, so it may be necessary to shake this up a little before using.

Red Rooster Drink

Southern Chocolate Pie

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces baker's german sweet chocolate
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 2/3 cups evaporated milk
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 unbaked 9-inch pie shell, fluted
  • 1 1/3 cups baker's angel flake coconut
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Recipe

  • 1 melt chocolate with butter over low heat, stirring until blended. remove from heat.
  • 2 gradually blend in milk.
  • 3 in a seperate bowl mix sugar, cornstarch, and salt thoroughly. beat in eggs and vanilla. gradually blend in chocolate mixture.
  • 4 pour into pie shell.
  • 5 combine coconut and pecans; sprinkle over filling.
  • 6 bake in moderate oven (375*) until top puffs and begins to crack-about 50 minutes. (center of pie should be soft.).
  • 7 cool at least 3 hours before serving.

Parsnips In Orange Sauce

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 2 lbs parsnips, peeled and cut lengthwise
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 orange slices

Recipe

  • 1 place parsnips in pressure cooker. combine orange juice, sugar and salt; pour over parsnips. add orange slicese. close cover securely. place pressure regulator in vent pipe. cook 5 minuts. cool pressure cooker at once.

Rocky Road Fudge Bars Ii

Rocky Mountain High Coconut Cream Pie

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 2 cups light cream, at room temp
  • 1 cup milk, at room temp
  • 4 extra-large egg yolks, lightly beaten, at room temp
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temp
  • 2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups sweetened flaked coconut
  • 1 fully baked 9 inch pie shell

Recipe

  • 1 mix sugar and cornstarch in large bowl until it resembles powder.
  • 2 add the light cream slowly in a steady stream, whisking constantly. beat well.
  • 3 add milk in the same way. beat in egg yolks.
  • 4 pour into heavy 2-quart saucepan, set over medium high heat, and bring to boil, stirring constantly.
  • 5 when the mixture reaches a hard boil (when bubbles continue thru stirring) reduce heat to low, and simmer for 2 minutes while continuing to stir.
  • 6 pour the filling into medium size bowl. beat in the butter one tablespoon at a time, stirring each until melted.
  • 7 beat in vanilla and coconut. cover the surface with plastic wrap and let cool for 1/2 hour.
  • 8 spoon filling into pie crust, chill until firm, at least 4 hours. can decorate with whipped cream and browned coconut if so desired.

Rockin' Salmon With Creamy Herb Sauce

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

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 3/4 lbs fresh salmon fillets
  • 3/4 cup wine (i used a chenin blanc~chardonnay blend)
  • fresh ground pepper
  • 1 tablespoon finely minced red onion
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 3 tablespoons finely minced fresh dill
  • 1 lemon, juice of
  • 2 -3 tablespoons capers

Recipe

  • 1 preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • 2 place whole salmon fillet inside a 13x9 baking dish. pour wine over salmon and sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper and finely minced onion.
  • 3 bake for 15-20 minutes basting with wine every 5 minutes or so. do not overcook the salmon.
  • 4 in a small sauce pan over very low heat combine sour cream, cream, dijon mustard, honey, fresh dill and the juice of one lemon (about two tablespoons or so). stir sauce until warmed.
  • 5 remove salmon from oven. place servings on plates, top with sauce and sprinkle with capers. enjoy!

State Fair Corn Dog Batter

Total Time: 42 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups cornmeal
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne 2 large egg
  • 1 1/4 cups well-shaken buttermilk

Recipe

  • 1 whisk together all the ingredients. dip hotdogs into the batter and fry in hot oil until dark golden brown.

Rocky Road Pudding (popsicles Info Included)

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

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup cocoa
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2/3 cup mini marshmallows, divided
  • 24 maraschino cherries (for garnish)

Recipe

  • 1 in med saucepan, combine sugar, cocoa and salt.
  • 2 whisk in milks and honey until smooth.
  • 3 cook over med heat, whisking constantly until mixture boils.
  • 4 cook, whisking constantly, for 1 minute.
  • 5 remove from heat.
  • 6 in a small bowl, whisk eg until foamy.
  • 7 gradually whisk 1/4 cup of the pudding mixture into the egg.
  • 8 return egg mixture to saucepan, whisking constantly until blended.
  • 9 cook pudding over low-med heat, whisking constantly until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
  • 10 do not boil.
  • 11 remove from heat.
  • 12 stir in vanilla and almond extract.
  • 13 cool slightly.
  • 14 add 1/3 cup mini marshmallows, stirring until almost melted.
  • 15 pour pudding into a bowl.
  • 16 press plastic wrap directly on to surface of pudding, cool to room temperature.
  • 17 chill for 1 hour.
  • 18 divide pudding among cups and top with remaining marshmallows and cherries.
  • 19 to make popsicles: spoon prepared pudding mix into plastic cups. freeze until semi-firm, about 1 hour. insert popsicle sticks into each cup and freeze until solid.

Red Ribbon Apple Pie

Parsnip And Courgette In Moghlai Sauce

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

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 200 g parsnips, diced
  • 200 g courgettes, diced
  • 150 g onions, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons korma paste
  • 100 ml single cream
  • 100 g creamed coconut
  • 1 tablespoon fresh coriander
  • 1 tablespoon sliced almonds

Recipe

  • 1 parboil the parsnip and roast till them turn golden.
  • 2 heat the oil in a large pan. add the onions and courgettes, fry for 5 minutes
  • 3 add the korma paste and cook for another 2 minutes
  • 4 add the single cream the creamed coconut, along with the parsnips.
  • 5 allow to simmer for 2 mins on a low heat.
  • 6 finally add the coriander and garnish with sliced almonds.

Simple Spiced Apple Juice Tea

Potato, Leek And Parsnip Gratin

South West Pan Fried Lamb Chops

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

Ingredients

  • 6 boneless lamb chops, 1/2 inch thick
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 2 teaspoons ground thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons turmeric
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 teaspoon onion
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 (10 ounce) can black beans
  • 1 cup favorite salsa, recipe

Recipe

  • 1 rub the chops with seasoning and set aside.
  • 2 beat eggs with sour cream.
  • 3 dip the chops in eggwash.
  • 4 coat with flour mixture, let"rest" on wire rack 5 to 6 minutes.
  • 5 heat oil in heavy skillet.
  • 6 fry chops 4 to 5 minutes each side.
  • 7 plate up and serve with a dollop of very hot black bean/salsa topping.

South-west Salad With Corn And Black Beans

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 15 ounces black beans, drained
  • 15 ounces corn kernels, drained
  • 1/2 cup chickpeas, drained
  • 1/2 cup frozen green pea, frozen (do not thaw them)
  • 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 medium red onion, minced
  • 1/2 cup jicama, diced (optional)
  • 6 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons splenda granular
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, crushed
  • 3/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper
  • 1/2 cup fresh coriander, chopped

Recipe

  • 1 in a large bowl, put black beans, corn, chickpeas, peas, olives, peppers, onion and jicama.
  • 2 in a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, olive oil, splenda, garlic, cumin, salt and dried red pepper. pour on the salad and stir to coat well. add coriander and stir again.
  • 3 put in the fridge at least 1 hour before serving. it will be good in the fridge for many days.

Southern Banana Mallow Pie

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1 3/4 cups cold milk
  • 1 (3 1/2 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding
  • 2 cups miniature marshmallows
  • 1 cup thawed cool whip
  • 2 medium bananas, sliced
  • 1 (9 inch) graham cracker pie crusts

Recipe

  • 1 pour milk into large bowl.
  • 2 add pudding mix and beat with wire whisk 2 minutes.
  • 3 let stand 5 minutes.
  • 4 add marshmallows and cool whip.
  • 5 stir gently until well blended.
  • 6 place banana slices in bottom of crust.
  • 7 cover with pudding mixture.
  • 8 refrigerate at least 1 hour.

Party Fruit Punch

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 (24 ounce) can fruit punch
  • 1 (8 ounce) can frozen concentrate orange juice
  • 1 (8 ounce) can frozen five flavor concentrate juice
  • 1 (8 ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate
  • 1 (16 ounce) can pineapple juice, crushed
  • 1 (8 ounce) jar cherries (optional)
  • 2 -4 cups sugar
  • 2 liters ginger ale
  • 10 quarts water (to mix)
  • 20 lbs ice

Recipe

  • 1 mix fruit punch drink mix with 2 quarts of water and add 2 cups of sugar.
  • 2 add all frozen juices.
  • 3 add crushed pineapple and chopped cherrie s.
  • 4 mix well or until all ingredients are melted.
  • 5 before serving, add 8 quarts of water.
  • 6 in a large punch bowl put 2 quarts mix, 2 quarts ice, 1/2 liter of ginger ale. mix well and serve. makes approximately 4 gallons; enough to serve 100.

Southern Chess Pie

Total Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 tablespoon cornmeal, rounded
  • 1/2 cup softened butter
  • 6 egg yolks, beaten
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 lemon, juice of
  • 2 (10 inch) uncooked pie crusts
  • 1 teaspoon flour
  • 1 teaspoon sugar

Recipe

  • 1 preheat oven to 300°f.
  • 2 prepare pie shells by pricking holes into bottoms of pie shells.
  • 3 rub mixture of 1 teaspoons flour and 1 teaspoons sugar into holes in the bottom of pie shells to prevent crust from becoming soggy.
  • 4 bake pie shells for 10 minutes.
  • 5 remove pie shells from oven and increase oven temperature to 350°f.
  • 6 for pie filling:.
  • 7 mix 1 tbsp flour and 1 tbsp cornmeal well.
  • 8 add softened butter, egg yolks, and sugar.
  • 9 add milk and sugar, mixing well.
  • 10 pour into pie shells.
  • 11 bake 45 minutes at 350°f degrees or until pies are set.

Spicy Maple Bacon Peanut Brittle

Rocky Road Fudge Bars

Red Raspberry Cobbler (dairy Free)

Simple Spreadable Butter

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 16
  • 4 ounces butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup safflower oil (or your choice of oil)

Recipe

  • 1 in a bowl, use a whisk or a mixer to whip the butter.
  • 2 gradually mix in the oil. whisk until smooth.
  • 3 transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator.
  • 4 this recipe can easily be doubled or tripled. any extra butter spread will freeze well in an airtight container.

Red Reindeer

Total Time: 4 mins Preparation Time: 4 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1 1/2 cups cranberry juice
  • 1/2 cup vanilla ice cream
  • 1/2 cup ginger ale

Recipe

  • 1 half fill a tall glass with cranberry juice.
  • 2 add a big scoop of ice cream
  • 3 add enough ginger ale to float ice cream.

Southern Chocolate Cake

Total Time: 2 hrs Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 6 ounces unsalted butter, softened, more for the pans
  • 8 ounces all-purpose flour, more for the pans
  • 2 cups packed dark brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 2 1/4 ounces unsweetened dutch-processed cocoa powder
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk, preferably low fat, at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 lb semisweet chocolate, finely chopped (preferably 58% cacao)
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 ounce unsalted butter, softened

Recipe

  • 1 make the frosting first. put the chopped chocolate in a medium bowl. bring the cream to a boil in a 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. pour the hot cream directly over the chocolate and let it sit without stirring for 5 minutes. using a whisk, stir in the center of the mixture in a small, tight circular motion until fully combined. add the butter and stir until it is fully incorporated. put a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the chocolate mixture and set aside at room temperature for at least 8 hours or overnight.
  • 2 make the cake.
  • 3 position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 350 degrees. butter two 8 x 2-inch round cake pans and line each with a parchment paper round. butter the parchment paper and dust with flour. tap out any excess.
  • 4 with a mixer, beat the butter, brown sugar, and vanilla on medium-high speed until lighter in color and slightly increased in volume, 3 to 5 minutes. lower the speed to medium and add the eggs, one at a time, mixing until each is fully incorporated before adding the next. sift the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and baking powder onto a piece of parchment paper. add the salt to the dry ingredients after sifting. using the parchment as a chute, add one-quarter of the dry ingredients to the batter and mix on low speed until incorporated. add about 1/2 cup of the buttermilk and mix on low speed until incorporated. continue to alternate dry ingredients and buttermilk, mixing until incorporated after each addition and stopping to scrape the bowl and beater as necessary. using a whisk, fold the mayonnaise into the batter.
  • 5 divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cakes comes out clean and the sides of the cake have begun to pull away from the pan slightly, 40 to 45 minutes. remove the pans from the oven and cool on a rack for 15 minutes. invert the cakes onto the rack and remove the pans and parchment. cool the cakes completely.
  • 6 with a serrated knife, cut each cake in half horizontally. put one of the base layers on a cake plate and tuck strips of waxed paper under the cake to keep the plate clean while icing the cake.
  • 7 top the cake with about 1/3 cup of the chocolate frosting, spreading it evenly over the top. add another cake layer, top with frosting, and repeat until the last layer is in place.
  • 8 spread a thin layer of frosting over the top and sides of the cake and refrigerate for 15 minutes to seal in any crumbs. spread the remaining frosting over the top and sides. remove the waxed paper. i patted some shaved chocolate curls all around the sides of the cake for garnish.

Southern Coconut Pie

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 12
  • 1 pie crust, pre-baked
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups sweetened flaked coconut
  • additional sweetened flaked coconut (optional)

Recipe

  • 1 preheat oven to 350 degrees f.
  • 2 melt butter in heavy medium saucepan over low heat.
  • 3 add sugar and stir until mixture is heated through.
  • 4 transfer to bowl.
  • 5 add eggs, lemon juice and vanilla and whisk to combine.
  • 6 stir in 1 1/2 cups coconut.
  • 7 pour filling into crust.
  • 8 bake until filling is deep golden brown and set, about 40 minutes.
  • 9 cool on rack.
  • 10 (can be made one day ahead. cover and chill. bring to room temperature before continuing.) garnish with shredded coconut, if desired.
  • 11 makes 12 servings.

Spicy Mayonnaise Dip

Southern Corn Pudding

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 (14 3/4 ounce) cans creamed corn (del monte suggested)
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 2 eggs (beaten)
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 10 saltine crackers (crushed)
  • saltine crackers (crushed, optional topping)
  • fresh ground black pepper (to taste)

Recipe

  • 1 preheat oven to 375°f in a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients except the optional crushed crackers & mix well.
  • 2 pour into a greased casserole dish & bake till the top is golden brown (approx 30 min).
  • 3 top w/additional crushed crackers (as desired), allow to cool slightly & serve warm.
  • 4 note: while not a part of the recipe, i think smoked lamb chops would be another ideal main entree to serve w/this side-dish.

Sugar Almonds Pie Crust

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 70 g unsalted butter
  • 37 g icing sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 12 g almond meal
  • 125 g flour

Recipe

  • 1 mix the soft butter and icing sugar in a stand mixer for 1 minute.
  • 2 while stirring add the beaten egg.
  • 3 then add the almond meal and flour together.
  • 4 it should looks like coarse crumbs.
  • 5 pour the mixture on the benchtop and bring all the small piece together to form a ball.
  • 6 do not add flour even if it is crumbly.
  • 7 roll out between two sheets of baking paper.
  • 8 store in the fridge for 10 minutes.
  • 9 press the dough into a pan.
  • 10 shave off the excess on the top edge with a knife.
  • 11 cook 25 minutes at 200°c.
  • 12 set aside to cool down.

Southern Corn Pudding (not Sweet)

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

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • black pepper, to taste
  • 1 (15 1/4 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 (14 3/4 ounce) can creamed corn (or substitute another can of whole-kernel corn, drained)
  • 3 eggs

Recipe

  • 1 melt butter in saucepan. add flour, cook and stir about 1 minute. gradually add milk, whisking constantly, until thick and bubbly. add salt and black pepper to taste. remove pan from heat, and add corn.
  • 2 beat eggs in large bowl. pour about 1/4 hot corn mixture into eggs, stir to temper eggs. return corn and egg mixture to hot corn mixture in pan, stir well.
  • 3 pour into greased 8x8-inch casserole dish. bake at 350 for about 1 hour, or until set in the middle.

Suffolk Baked Custard

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 ounces sugar
  • 1/4 pint 2% low-fat milk, warmed.
  • grated nutmeg

Recipe

  • 1 beat eggs and sugar together, stir in the warm milk and pour into pie (or individual) dish/es.
  • 2 grate a little nutmeg on top of mix and bake for one hour at 250 degrees f.

Sugar Body Scrub

Spicy Mayo Dipping Sauce

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 -3 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice
  • kosher salt
  • fresh ground black pepper

Recipe

  • 1 .whisk together ingredients and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving so sauce will merry together.

Queen Elizabeth Ii Drop Scones

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 3 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 3 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar or 1/4 cup golden syrup
  • 1 3/4 cups milk (hers had 1 1/2 c but it wasnt enough for me )
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted

Recipe

  • 1 whisk wet ingredients in a bowl
  • 2 whisk dry into another
  • 3 add together
  • 4 mix ( i added vinegar to wet ).
  • 5 mixture will be thick
  • 6 have buttered skillet heating on lower setting
  • 7 drop by tablespoons cook slowly these rise like crazy
  • 8 serve with jam or golden syrup.

Sunday, March 29, 2015

Rocky Road Bars

Rocky Road Fudge

Simple Turkey Cutlets

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

Ingredients

  • 4 turkey cutlets or 1 lb turkey cutlets
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 orange
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • salt and pepper

Recipe

  • 1 juice orange and add honey. stir thoroughly.
  • 2 melt butter in pan over medium heat.
  • 3 add cutlets. season lightly with salt and pepper.
  • 4 cook five minutes each side. season other side after flip.
  • 5 add orange and honey mixture. cook one to two minutes per side until cutlet begins to brown.

Parsnip Chips

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

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 1/2 lbs parsnips, peeled
  • 2 quarts peanut oil
  • salt

Recipe

  • 1 cut parsnips lengthwise into 1/16-inch slices, using a mandoline or knife (a food processor using the slicing disc will also work well). ***if desired the parsnips can be prepared 4 hours ahead before frying - by dropping parsnip slices into a large bowl, covering the parsnip slices with cold water, draining well before continuing.***.
  • 2 heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 325 - degrees f.
  • 3 add parsnips in batches and fry until limp (30 seconds to 1 minute). transfer fryed parsnips to paper towels, using a sloted spoon. continue frying until all parsnips are done.
  • 4 heat oil (a second time) to 375-degrees f.
  • 5 add parsnips in batches and fry until golden and crisp (2 minutes). drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt.

Spicy Louisiana Cajun Shrimp With Chipotle

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

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, with tail shell intact
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 tablespoon chipotle chile in adobo, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 lemon (sliced in wedges for garnish)
  • salt and pepper, for seasoning
  • 5 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 2 tablespoons sweet paprika
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder

Recipe

  • 1 for the cajun spice mix, stir all ingredients together well in a small bowl to blend. store in an airtight container or ziplock bag for maximum freshness.
  • 2 in a large bowl, toss together the shrimp with the olive oil, cajun seasoning, brown sugar and chopped chipotles in adobo sauce, and mix well to fully coat the shrimp.
  • 3 cover and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes.
  • 4 baking:
  • 5 preheat oven to 350°f
  • 6 spread out the marinated shrimp onto a foil-lined baking sheet, and season with salt and pepper.
  • 7 bake until the shrimp curl up and turn pink, about 10-15 minutes.
  • 8 serve warm or at room temperature with a garnish of lemon or lime wedges.
  • 9 grilling:
  • 10 preheat an outdoor grill to medium and barbecue shrimp until they curl up and turn pink.
  • 11 sautéeing:
  • 12 preheat a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat.
  • 13 add about 1/2 tablespoon of oil, and once hot add the shrimp, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.
  • 14 cook about 2 minutes per side.

Queen's Mango Souffle

Total Time: 1 hr 46 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr 30 mins Cook Time: 16 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups mango puree
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon rum
  • 5 -6 egg whites, depending on size of eggs
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 lemon, juice of
  • confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Recipe

  • 1 heavily butter four 3 to 4" souffle ramekins.
  • 2 put sugar in the ramekins and roll it around to coat all inner surfaces.
  • 3 set the ramekins aside.
  • 4 bring the mango puree to a boil in a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • 5 reduce the heat to medium.
  • 6 dissolve the cornstarch in the rum, then stir into the puree.
  • 7 cook 2 minutes, stirring gently, as the mixture thickens.
  • 8 place a bowl in a larger bowl of ice water and strain the puree through a fine-meshed sieve into the inner bowl.
  • 9 stir occasionally to chill quickly and evenly.
  • 10 lift out the bowl and dry the sides; set aside.
  • 11 combine the egg whites, sugar, and lemon juice in the top of a double boiler over barely simmering water.
  • 12 heat to 125 f.
  • 13 pour into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a balloon whisk and whisk the egg whites to firm peaks.
  • 14 fold a large spoonful of beaten egg into the mango mixture to lighten it.
  • 15 gently fold in the remaining beaten egg in 3 additions, preserving as much volume as possible.
  • 16 fill each ramekin to the rim with souffle mixture and smooth the tops with the back of a knife.
  • 17 freeze at least 1 hour.
  • 18 preheat the oven to 350 f.
  • 19 place a rack in a large baking pan and fill the pan half way with hot water.
  • 20 place the frozen souffles on the rack (do not let them touch the water).
  • 21 bake 16 to 17 minutes, until puffed and just set.
  • 22 to serve: remove the souffles in their ramekins from the oven and dust with confectioner's sugar.
  • 23 place each ramekin on a doily on a dessert plate.

Queensland Diesel

Total Time: 2 mins Preparation Time: 2 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 2 1/4 fluid ounces waterview dark rum
  • wimmers sarsaparilla or redbull cola
  • 1 fresh lime twist
  • ice

Recipe

  • 1 in a highball, add rum, sarsaparilla or cola, twist of fresh lime. add ice, stir, and enjoy!

Simple Vanilla Ice Cream

Total Time: 9 hrs Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces heavy cream
  • 16 ounces whole milk
  • 8 ounces sugar
  • 8 ounces egg yolks (about 12)
  • 1 vanilla bean
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Recipe

  • 1 split the vanilla bean and scrape the seeds into a saucepan.
  • 2 add the cream, milk, 4 oz. of the sugar, the vanilla pod and the salt. bring this to a boil.
  • 3 remove from the heat, cover, and allow it to sit for 15 minutes.
  • 4 meanwhile, beat the eggs with the remaining sugar until combined.
  • 5 temper the eggs with the hot cream mixture, then add the eggs to the saucepan.
  • 6 cook until the mixture coats a spoon, stirring constantly. remove from the heat, strain and chill overnight (at least 8 hours).
  • 7 process the mixture in an ice cream maker. serve immediately or transfer to the freezer for a firmer texture.

Red Popcorn Balls

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

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup margarine
  • 4 cups whtie miniature marshmallows
  • 3 ounces any flavor jello gelatin, depending on the color of popcorn balls you want
  • 12 cups popped corn

Recipe

  • 1 melt marge in large pot, add marshmallows.
  • 2 heat& stir on medium heat till all is melted.
  • 3 add jello.
  • 4 dissolve pour mixture over popped corn in large bowl.
  • 5 stir till well coated, then shape into 12 balls, wrap in plastic.

Parsnips With Cumin

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 kg parsnip, peeled and halved length ways
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 3 teaspoons fresh thyme

Recipe

  • 1 preheat oven to 200c (400f).
  • 2 toss the parsnips with olive oil and cumin and place in baking tray. sprinkle with thyme.
  • 3 roast for 30-40 minutes or until golden.

Parsnip And Herb Crisps

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

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 4 -5 parsnips
  • 200 ml sunflower oil
  • salt, to taste
  • herbs, to taste

Recipe

  • 1 parsnips and slice into rounds, as thinly as possible.
  • 2 heat 1 cm of sunflower oil in a large frying pan and add suitable amount of chips for your pan.
  • 3 fry for about a minute, turning once, until crisp and golden.
  • 4 lift out with a draining spoon and leave on a paper towel while you cook the rest.
  • 5 sprinkle with salt or other seasoning to serve.

Seasoned Butter

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Recipe

  • 1 in a small bowl, mix all ingredients. perfect for corn on the cob.

Southern Country Crunch

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

  • 2 quarts popped popcorn
  • 1/2-3/4 cup pecan halves
  • 1/2 cup candy corn
  • 24 caramels, about 1/2 pound
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • butter or margarine

Recipe

  • 1 put popped popcorn, pecan halves and candy corn in a large bowl; toss to combine.
  • 2 combine caramels, water and sugar in the top of a double boiler. heat over simmering water, stirring frequently until caramel mixture is melted and smooth.
  • 3 pour caramel mixture over popcorn mixture.
  • 4 toss to coat evenly.
  • 5 when the caramel popcorn mixture is cool enough to handle but still soft, with buttered hands form into 16 small mounds or balls. about 1/2 cup mixture per mound or ball.
  • 6 place mounds or balls on a buttered baking sheet until set.

Sauce For Cucumbers

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
  • 1/3 cup vinegar
  • cucumber, sliced
  • onion, sliced

Recipe

  • 1 blend mayonnaise, milk, sugar, pepper and mustard together.
  • 2 add vinegar, mix.
  • 3 pour over sliced cucumbers and onions.
  • 4 chill and serve.

Seasonal Fruit Parfaits

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa, chilled
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons honey or 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 1 1/2 cups seasonal fruit

Recipe

  • 1 in a small bowl, combine quinoa, salt and 2 tablespoons of the honey.
  • 2 spoon half of the yogurt into each parfait glass. top each with half the quinoa mixture and half of the fruit.
  • 3 drizzle with the remaining honey.

Quebec Fudge (sucre A La Creme)

Total Time: 12 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 7 mins

Ingredients

  • 3 cups dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 lb butter
  • 6 ounces carnation evaporated milk
  • 1 lb icing sugar
  • chopped nuts (optional)

Recipe

  • 1 bring brown sugar and butter over low heat to a boil. remove from heat and add carnation milk. bring back to a boil and boil gently for 5 minutes stirring constantly. (careful it doesn't spit on you, it will hurt -- personal experience).
  • 2 remove from heat and mix in well the icing sugar.
  • 3 mix in nuts if adding.
  • 4 pour into buttered dish. using either a 9" pan or 13" pan and let cool completely. remove from pan and cut into squares.

Potato, Chile, And Tomato Gratin

State Fair Blue Ribbon Caramel Corn

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup popcorn, popped (i do 1/3 cup at a time in the whirly pop)
  • 1 cup nuts (optional, but pecans are nice)
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (plus a little more for the pans or just spray them)
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (up to 1/2 tsp if you like the saltiness)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Recipe

  • 1 pop the corn, pick out the old maids, and keep warm with nuts in a roasting pan in the oven @275*. butter two sheet pans.
  • 2 stir the sugar, butter, corn syrup and salt together in a 4 - 5 cup heavy bottomed pan over low heat until the sugar melts. increase heat to medium and constantly stir until the mix reaches a rolling boil. boil 4 minutes and remove from heat. add in the baking soda and vanilla and stir to make sure the soda is thoroughly incorporated.
  • 3 pour caramel over the warm popcorn and stir gently (so you don't break the popcorn) until it is completely covered in caramel. divide between the two sheet pans and bake for 40 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. don't skip the stirring.
  • 4 cool on waxed paper to room temperature. store in two zip lock gallon baggies.
  • 5 hope you love this!

Spicy Lime Avocado Dressing

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1/2 medium avocado
  • 1 tablespoon raw agave nectar
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 garlic clove

Recipe

  • 1 in blender, combine all ingredients. use within 3 days.
  • 2 variation: substitute lemon juice for the lime juice and ½ cup fresh basil for the chili powder.

State Fair Winner Peanut Butter Cream Pie

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

Ingredients

  • 1 pie shell, baked
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups milk, scalded (bring milk just to a boil)
  • 3 eggs, separated
  • 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
  • 6 tablespoons sugar

Recipe

  • 1 prepare pie shell as directed.
  • 2 cut peanut butter into powdered sugar until appearance of pie dough.
  • 3 place half of mixture in cooled pie shell.
  • 4 combine cornstarch, sugar, salt and scalded milk, mixing well in a medium bowl.
  • 5 in smaller bowl, beat egg yolks well.
  • 6 pour small amount of milk mixture over beaten egg yolks and mix together.
  • 7 combine egg mixture into milk mixture and cook in double boiler until thick.
  • 8 add butter and vanilla and mix.
  • 9 pour into prepared pie shell.
  • 10 top with meringue made from the remaining 3 egg whites and 6 tablespoons sugar, adding sugar one tbs at a time, beating between each addition until fluffy.
  • 11 spread meringue over pb mixture and make a few peaks with spatula.
  • 12 sprinkle remainder of peanut butter mixture over meringue.
  • 13 bake at 325-degrees for 30 minutes, or until brown.
  • 14 can be served warm or cold. i prefer warm.