Just wondering, What's everyone having for Christmas Dinner?

Love to hear what everyone's having for Christmas. I'm having at least 45 people here for dinner, 3 brothers, 2 sisters, all married, 15 nieces and nephews, some of them married, 4 greats, grandma, grandpa, it's going to be great! We'll be having Ham and Mostacoilli , Slaw, Rolls, Green bean casserole, and other trimmings. Merry Christmas everyone!

Sandy's Turkey Salad

sandy1948 said...
Turkey Salad
Mix 1 1/2 cups of chopped turkey with 1/2 cup chopped celery1/3 cup fat free mayo1/4 cup chopped dill gherkins1/4 cup of radish2 tablespoons horseradish or dijon mustard1 tablespoonlemon juiceand 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper. Serve in lettuce cups. makes 4 servings. serving size 2/3 cup.. 3 points for weight watchers... Enjoy!

Trish's Chocolate Dipped Coconut Macaroons

Trish's Chocolate Dipped Coconut Macaroons
1 pkg(14 oz)Baker's Angel Flakecoconut(5 1/3 cups)2/3 cup sugar6 Tbsp. flour1/4 tsp. salt4 egg whites1 tsp almond extract1 pkg(8 squares) baker's semi-sweetbaking chocolate, meltedpreheat: ovent to 325, mix coconut, sugar, flour and salt in large bowl. Add egg whites and almond extract;mix well. Drop by tablespoonfuls onton greased and floured baking sheets.Bake: 20 minutes or until edges of cookies are golden brown. Immediatelyremove from baking sheets to wire racks. Cool completely.Dip: cookies halfway into melted chocolate. Let stand at room temperature or refrigerate on wax paper-lined tray 30 minutes or until chocolate is firm.Makes about 3 dozen or 18 servings.Prep: 15 mins Bake: 20 minuetes

Lilyloon's Chocolate Balls

lilyloon said...
Chocolate Balls-lilyloon
1 cup of crunchy peanut butter4 ounces butter2.25 cups of icing sugar1.5 cups of rice bubblesChocolate Mix:8 ounces cooking chocolate1 ounce (vegetable shortening)Melt the peanut butter and butter in a pan and pour over the dry ingredients. Mix well. Roll ingredients into 1 inch balls and refrigerate for 10 minutes. Melt chocolate, mix ingredients gently over double boiler. Roll balls into chocolate mixture and put on wire drainer. Refrigerate.
December 14, 2007 9:41 AM

CHEERS TO SANDY - WINNER OF OUR LAST RECIPE CONTEST!

WTG Sandy! - You were the winner of our last contest and we all thank you for your post. I'll be getting a new pole up this week so look for it and remember to vote! Happy cooking everybody! :)

Joy's Chocolate Chip Rum Squares

Joy's Chocolate Chip Rum Squares - This is one of my annual Christmas cookies hope you enjoy!Grease a roasting pan with butter or margarine.Items Needed:1 package of chocolate chips10 oz. of flour3/4 cup butter1/2 walnuts10 oz. of sugar4 tbsp. of Rum8 egg yokesBeat egg yokes with butter and sugar until creamy. Add flour, chips and nuts.In another bowl beat eggs whites until stiff then fold into flour mixture.Bake @ 350 degrees 20-30 minutesCut as you would brownies, the smaller the better, you will get alot more if you do! You can use Rum extract in place of Rum, but the Rum is so much better !!!!

Strawberry - Kiwi Smoothie

MMM Middle of winter blues anyone? Here's a Summery Drink that's good for you, tastes great, and might even make you think of hot sun and warm breezes. 1 cup of sliced strawberries, 1 cup of sliced kiwi, 1 cup of milk, 1/4 cup sugar, and fill blender to top with ice. Pour and Enjoy! :)

we need more recipes!

Hey everybody dont be shy about getting some recipes on! We had such a great start. Let's keep them rolling!

A Great Recipe

I just want to mention real quick that I tried Joy's stuffing recipe and it was really different but good. I did add a little more spice and a lot more pepper but it was easy and fun to try. WTG Joy!

Puffy Cheese Straws

This is such a simple and tastey recipe. All you'll need is 1 pkg of pastry dough * in the frozen foods section. Butter, any cheese, and some oregano. Just layer 10 sheets of pastry dough with butter brushed on each layer. Sprinkle every other layer with cheese and oregano. After you have all 10 layers stacked, cut the layers longways into 1 inch sections. As you lift each section to place it on a cookie sheet, Twist it 2 times. Now put in oven @ 350 for 10 mins, Turn them and cook anouther 2 mins. Voila! mmmmmmmmmmmm ! :)

Sandy's Southwest Turkey Scramble

sandy1948 's
Southwest Turkey Scramble:Great for breakfast.Spray a large nonstick skillet with nonstick spray and set it over medium heatSaute 1 small chopped onion,1small chopped seeded diced green pepper 6 chopped sun-dried tomatoes for 1 minute.add 3/4 cup chopped turkey,1 1/2 cups pasteurized egg substitute,1 tablespoon chile powder,1 teaspoon ground cumin,1/2 teaspoon salt,cook stirring just until the eggs set and are fluffy and light, about a minute.makes 4 servings: serving size :3/4 cup eachfor weightwatchers folks this is 5 point per serving.

We have a Winner! - Dia Wins this week's Recipe Contest!

That's right you heard it here first, our winner this week is Dia. WTG DIA!!! She put in a few really knock out recipes so I'm not even sure which one she really won on but great effort and we all appreciate the posts. I'll be putting up a new poll for the next contest soon so keep on Voting!!

Only hours left to vote for favorite recipe

Last chance to get your votes in for this weeks favorite recipe. Looks like there's only hours left now. As soon as the poll is over , I'll be sure and post results. Good luck everybody ! We had some fantastic recipes added, that's for sure! :)

Recipe Contest - 1 day left to vote

Well everybody it looks like so far there's a tie for first place for this weeks contest. There's 1 day left to vote so if you have a favorite, now's the time to say so. We've had so many wonderful recipes added recently that I'll definately be posting a new poll at the end of this one. Happy Tasting and may the best recipe blogger win!

Popcorn Treat - Buttery Cheesy Garlic

This is anouther just toooo easy treat. To a stick of butter add 1 tablespoon garlic powder and half a tablespoon salt and 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese. Top your popcorn and get ready for sticky fingers and syrupy smiles!

Tasha's Saw it at the Mall Cinnamon Pretzels

Ok, this is just toooooo easy. Get yourself some frozen pretzels. Brush a little water on them. Mix Cinnamon and Sugar and sprinkle it generously over the pretzels and bake as directed. So Yummy and So Easy! mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!

Happy Thanksgiving

I just wanted to say Happy Thanksgiving Everybody! Hope you all get big full tummies and love every minute of it. I'm going to be trying out Joy's stuffing recipe this weekend, maybe Sunday, so I'll let you all know how it turns out. Be careful and safe out there shopping tomorrow ! :)

Lindun's No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
Combine in large saucepan on top of stove:2 cup Sugar 1/2 cup Milk 1/2 cup Butter 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powderBring to a boil over medium to medium high heat. Cook for 3 minutes. Take off heat and add:1 tsp. Vanilla and 3 cups Quick cooking Oatmeal *not old fashioned*Drop by spoonfuls onto tin foil or wax paper. Let set about 4 hours..then put into container, with wax paper in between layers.

Joy's Stuffing Recipe

This is from the Czech side of my family :
You take boxes of saltinecracker and crumble as small as you can into a large bowl,take two/three large eggs beat them then pour into the saltin crumbsadd parsley, pepper and salt and mix.I melt down butter and pour into mix also say a stick or so when everything is mixedI put in milk... say 3/4 cup enuff to moisten some broth or water. You can stuff the bird with this and make an extra panand if you want add whatever kind of meat you want.
_.-joy secret tip here make stuffing nite before and refrig.

NEW POLL ADDED - Be sure to Vote!

We've had so many great recipes added this week. Thank You to everyone that posted. This blog has really turned out to be a fun way for us all to share our favorite foods. I added a new poll this week and I hope to see many votes. Keep having fun with it :) And I'm hoping to see lots of HOLIDAY RECIPES added soon !

V's Macadamia Nut Chicken Recipe is a Runaway Winner!

Well, the votes are in and V is this week's recipe contest winner. It was a landslide victory so cheers to you V! I'll put a new poll up tomorrow so try out some of these recipes and get your votes in !

Last Day To Vote !

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ENCHILIDA DOGS

Enchilada Dogs

Ingredients
1 lb
Ground beef
1
small onion, chopped
2 t.
Chili powder
1 can.
Small tomato sauce
1.can
Small tomato paste
2 cans
Chili beans w/sauce spicy
cans
Stewed tomatoes with green peppers and onions
To taste
Season salt garlic and pepper


8
Corn tortillas
8
Beef hotdogs
1 16oz pack
Shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack Cheese
1
Small onion, chopped
1 head
Lettuce shredded
To taste
Hot sauce


Preparation
Brown ground beef with chopped onions. Drain, Add chili powder tomato sauce tomato paste stewed tomatoes and chili beans. (fill one whole empty can of chili beans with water and rinse each of the other cans using the water to get all the sauce residue and pour in mixture ), simmer for about 30 minutes,
While simmering, boil your hotdogs for 5 minutes and heat your corn tortillas in a skillet with a slight bit of oil to make the tortilla soft. Take the tortilla and place one of the hotdogs on it sprinkle with shredded cheese and roll up place 2 of the rolled hotdogs together on a plate pour some of your chili over the rolled hotdogs, enough to cover well then sprinkle more shredded cheese. Cover lightly with a paper towel and pop into the microwave for 1 minute on high setting. Take out and garnish with your lettuce around the edge and some onions on top. Add hot sauce to taste. Repeat with remaining hotdogs and tortillas.
This is a one dish meal

Nana's Downhome Barbeque

i lived in alabama for a while..........and i learned to make the BESTEST barbeque.......and its MY secret recipe......

5/6 lbs boston butt................................(or cheapest cut of beef or pork roast you can find)
12 oz. of coca cola

put in crockpot........cook on low for 13 hours. (it stinks) after 13 hours..........remove meat and drain juices. shred the mead and remove the fat. clean the crockpot out....put the meat back in and 2 cups (or more) of your favorite barbeque sauce. cook an additional 2 to 4 hours on low.

its so easy, cheap and awesome to put on buns or a big scoop on top of a full dressed baked potatoe. makes tons.......freezes well.

Nana's Steak and Lobster Roll

two thick filet mignons...........butterflied
1 medium size lobster tail........cut in half lengthwise
melted butter
garlic
parsley

brush melted garlic butter on insides of filet mignons.....lay half lobster tail down middle of steak. roll up steak over the roast and tie in 3 places with cooking twine to cover lobster completely with steak. (should look like a mini roast)

brush with garlic butter and barbeque or bake slowly in oven at 350 until the meat is medium rare.....this should cook lobster perfectly. baste frequently. serve with garlic butter to dip and/or horseradish mixed with sour cream. cut the twine before serving............serve with garlic mashed potatoes and fresh carrots or string beans.

Nana's Family Snickerdoodles

SNICKERDOODLES
1 CUp soft shortning
1 and 1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
cream together

sift
2 3/4 cup flour
2 tsp cr tartar
1 tsp soda
1/2 tsp salt

mix all together well

chill dough, roll in balls and roll in cinnamon and sugar .....400 degrees 8 to 10 minutes

Nana's Amazing Crock Pot Cake

First of All...forgive me if this is a double post.............(drs note)

Secondly.........a crock pot cake? has Nana lost it? the answer? DUH...lol. This takes 5 minutes to throw together..........leave it sit for approximately 6 hours.......scoop it out warm and serve with vanilla bean icecream drizzled with chocolate sauce.....your thighs will thank me!!!


INGREDIENTS:
1 pkg. two layer chocolate cake mix with pudding in mix
3 or 4 oz. pkg. instant chocolate pudding mix
4 eggs
1 cup water
2 cups sour cream
3/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup milk chocolate chips

PREPARATION:
Spray a 4 quart crockpot with non-stick cooking spray and set aside. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix and pudding mix. In a medium bowl, beat the eggs with the water, then add the sour cream and oil and beat until smooth.
to the dry ingredients and beat well. Stir in the chocolate chips.
Pour into crockpot. Cover slow cooker and cook on low for approx 6 hours, until top springs back when touched very lightly with finger. 8-10 servingsdly

Pitta Bread Pizza

These are delicious and very easy to make.

You will need:

4 wholewheat pitta breads
400g tin chopped tomatoes with herbs
2 pinches of sugar
2 pinches of hot chilli powder
2 sundried tomatoes, thinly sliced
4 thin slices of pepperoni, shredded into strips
1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 small yellow pepper, thinly sliced
8 green olives, pitted and halved
5g freshly grated parmesan
30g ricotta cheese
A small handful of shredded basil leaves
A handful of wild rocket leaves
Balsamic vinegar

Preheat a conventional oven to 220ºC (fan-assisted 200ºC).
Run a sharp knife 1cm in from the edge of each pitta bread and follow the outline to remove the top layer of bread and create a border for the pizzas.
Place the pittas directly onto the top shelf of the oven and cook for two minutes to crisp up.

Crush some garlic (to taste) and simmer the tomatoes until they thicken. Divide the tomatoes among the pittas and spread out evenly.

Sprinkle each with the sugar and chilli powder. Top with the sundried tomatoes, pepperoni, red onion, pepper and olives. Sprinkle over the parmesan and dot the ricotta on top.

Bake the pittas directly on the oven shelf for eight minutes or until cooked. Serve immediately, scattered with the basil and rocket leaves and drizzled with balsamic vinegar.

Alternative toppings could include canned tuna, sweetcorn, courgette, parma ham or spring onions...or what ever you fancy!

You can use olive oil instead of balsamic vinegar to season the pizzas once cooked.

Yol's Moist Coconut Cake

I love coconut but coconut cake recipes often seem dry to me. This one is moist and really is very nice. (It freezes well too).

You will need:

3oz Desiccated Coconut
1/4 Pint Milk
7oz Butter
7oz Sugar
7oz Plain Flour
2 teaspoons Baking Powder
2 teaspoons Vanilla Essence
2 Eggs

Soak coconut in the milk for an hour or so. Cream butter and sugar, add beaten eggs and vanilla essence, beat well. Gradually add coconut mix. Stir baking powder into flour and add to mixture. Mix well. Put into a 7" lined cake tin and bake (gas mark4, 350F, 180C) for about 1 hour 15 minutes, or until firm to the touch and a skewer comes out clean.

Enjoy!

ACK!!! I HATE WHEN SOMETHING LIKE THIS HAPPENS!

Oh what a day! Well to be honest , it's a good day . But anyhow, I was making chicken-rice soup today. How can you mess up homemade soup?! - I managed to . Easy. After chopping veggies, cooking the chicken, stock and everything in the pot, I went to add my rice. I'd forgotten to soak it first and , well, it ruined the soup. Better luck next time I hope. Hanging my head in shame. lol

Great Recipes and Great Friends!

I just was looking at all these recipes and smiling so big. It's really neat how everyone's starting to get into this. I just want to thank everyone that's taken the time to post already. And to everyone else I hope you all enjoy trying these recipes and posting any others you really love so others can enjoy them too . :) Hugs!

Couscous

2 bunches sliced green onions
1 minced clove garlic
1 cup mixed red and green peppers
¼ cup butter
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 can pureed tomatoes (28 ounces)
1 cup currants
1 ¼ cup couscous
Minced parsley

In a big skillet cook the onions, garlic and peppers in the butter over moderately low heat for about 2 minutes and stir in cumin, cinnamon, tomatoes and currants. Turn heat up, add 4 cups of water, stir and bring to a boil. Stir in couscous, remove from heat and let mixture stand for 5 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.

Serve hot or cold. If serving cold you could add some chicken cut up or some flaked tuna. Enjoy!

Dessert Crêpes

Dessert Crêpes

1½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
3 eggs
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Vegetable oil

In food processor place flour, sugar and salt. Pulse 2 or 3 times to blend. Add butter and process until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add eggs through the food chute, one at a time, and process until blended. Combine milk and vanilla. With processor running pour milk mixture through food chute and process until smooth. Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours.

Coat a 6-inch crêpe pan with vegetable oil. Place 2 tablespoons batter, swirl around and cook one minute or until lightly brown. Flip and cook 30 seconds more. Yield: 24. These can be frozen, just place them between layers of wax paper.

Fill with whatever filling you want... I use a slice of ham.. some sautéed mushrooms, few blanched asparagus roll it up and serve with a butter sauce. Enjoy!!

Too Busy To Cook Torte

1 Frozen pound cake
1 Jar good quality thin sliced marmalade
Chocolate Ganache (use Chocolate frosting if you do not have time for this step)

Slice frozen pound cake horizontally making 5 layers
Spread bottom layer with Marmalade
Repeat until you add the top layer. (no marmalade on that one)

Chocolate Ganache:

8 ounces Semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, cut into small pieces 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream2 tablespoons unsalted butter1 tablespoons cognac or brandy (optional)

Place the chopped chocolate in a medium sized stainless steel bowl. Set aside. Heat the cream and butter in a medium sized saucepan over medium heat. Bring just to a boil. Immediately pour the boiling cream over the chocolate and allow to stand for 5 minutes. Stir with a whisk until smooth. If desired, add the liqueur.


Place Cake on a wire cooking rack and slowly pour the ganache over the cake letting it run down the sides till it is covered.

This is best if made the day before so the marmalade seeps into the cake.

Store in the fridge.

RUSSIAN TEA

8-CUPS WATER
5-TEA BGS.
1-CUP SUGAR
16-OZ. ORANGE JUICE
8-OZ. PINEAPPLE JUICE
8-OZ. APPLE JUICE
1-TSP. CLOVES
2-TBS. CINNAMON

BOILING TEA BAGS IN WATER
ADD SUGAR
ADD ALL JUICE'S
ADD CLOVES, AND CINNAMON

STIR WELL, SERVE PIPING HOT

A NICE DRINK TO WARM YOU,
ON THOSE REALLY COLD NIGHT'S
GLU!!! =)

PUNCH BOWL DELITE

3-BOXES GRAHAM CRACKER CRUMBS
2-CANS CHOCOLATE PUDDING/OR JELLO PUDDING
2-CANS STRABERRY PIE FILLING
1-LB. BANANA PUDDING
2-TUBS COOL WHIP
1-PKG. SHREDDED COCONUT
1-JAR MARASCHINO CHERRIES

IN PUNCH BOWL:

LAYER GRAHAM CRACKER CRUMBS
LAYER CHOCOLATE PUDDING
LAYER COOL WHIP

LAYER GRAHAM CRACKER CRUMBS
LAYER STRAWBERRY PIE FILLING
LAYER COOL WHIP

LAYER GRAHAM CRACKER CRUMBS
LAYER BANANA PUDDING
LAYER COOL WHIP

SPRINKLE SHREDDED COCONUT OVER TOP
ADD CHERRIES

VERY FESTIVE AT CHRISTMAS
GLU!!! =)

CHEESE COOKIE'S

2-STICK'S SOFT BUTTER
1-CUP SHREDDED SHARP CHEDDAR CHEESE
2-CUPS ALL POUPOSE FLOUR
2-CUPS RICE KRISPIES
1/2 TSP. CAYENNE PEPPER
1/2 TSP. SALT

MIX ALL INGREDIENTS WELL
ROLL INTO SMALL BALL'S
LIGHTLY SPRAY COOKIE SHEET WITH PAM,
PLACE AND PRESS.
BAKE AT 350° FOR 15-MINUTES

GREAT FOR THE HOLIDAYS
GLU!!! =)

7 LAYER SALAD

1-LRG.HEAD OF LETTUCE, CHOPPED
1-LRG.ONION, CHOPPED
1-LRG.TOMATO, DICED
1-CAN OF LE SUEUR EARLY PEAS/ SWEET ENGLISH PEAS
MAYONNAISE, AS NEEDED FOR LAYER
1-BAG SHREDDED MILD CHEDDAR CHEESE
1-BOTTLE OF BACON BITS

LAYER ACCORDINGLY
CHILL FOR 1-HOUR, AND SERVE

GLU!!! =)

BAY LEAF BURGER'S

1-PK. OF LEAN GROUND BEEF
1\2 CUP OF WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE
1 OR 2 LRG. BAY LEAVES
GARLIC SALT TO LIKING

MAKE HAMBURGER INTO PATTIE'S

POURING WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE,
AND GARLIC SALT ON EACH SIDE

ADD BAY LEAVES TO PAN
FRY ON MEDIUM HEAT UNTIL DONE.

GLU!!! =)

GREAT BAR-B-Q

YOUR CHOICE OF BEEF OR PORK
ENOUGH TO FILL LRG. CROCK POT

1-LRG. ONION CHOPPED
1-CUP DRIPPINGS
3\4 CUP VINEGAR
3\4 CUP WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE
1 1/2 BOTTLE'S OF CHILI SAUCE
3-TBS. BROWN SUGAR
2-TBS. CHILI POWDER
SALT AND PEPPER TO LIKING
GARLIC SALT TO LIKING

COOK MEAT UNTIL TENDER,FALLING APART

COOL COMPLETELY,BREAK APART IN LRG.PAN

ADD ALL INGREDIENT'S
MIX WELL,SIMMER 45 MINUTES STIRRING OFTEN.


GLU = GOD LOVES YOU!!!
ENJOY =)

HUGE Selection of Cookie Recipes posted by squeakie

Hey everybody I just wanna make sure credit's given where due. Squeakie posted us a huge list of cookie recipes . All you have to do is click on the name of the cookie and it links the recipe :) WTG Squeakie!!

1-2-3 Cookies 7 Layer Cookies Allie Nelson's Famous Snickerdoodle Cookies Almond Crescent Shortbread Amish Sugar Cookies Andies Candies Cookies Angel Crisps Angenets Applesauce Cookies Apricot Fold-Overs Aunt Edy's Molasses Crinkles Auntie Linda's Ginger Gems Bakeless Dream Cookies Banana Drop Cookies Best Chocolate Chip Cookies in the World Biscotti Biscotti Blueberry Cookies Boiled Chocolate Oatmeal Drop Cookies Bronwnies Brown Sugar Shortbread Brownie Cookies Brownie Delight Brownies Buccaneer Snowballs Buried Cherry Cookies Butter Cookies Butter Nut Balls Butterballs Butterscotch Haystacks C.O.P. Cookies Candy Cane Cookies Candy Cookies Caramel Shortbread Cheesecake Brownies Cherry Buns Cherry Crowns Cherry Winks Chewies Chewy Noels Chinese Chews/Haystacks Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars Chocolate Chip Cookies Chocolate Chip Meltaways Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies Chocolate Christmas Trees Chocolate Cream Cheese Squares Chocolate Crinkles Chocolate Mint Snow-Top Cookies Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies (no bake) Chocolate Snowball Cookies Chocolate Streusel Bars Chocolate Sundae Cookies Chocolate Walnut Crumb Bars Choco-Scotch Crunchies Choose A Cookie Dough Recipe Christmas Crackers Christmas Crunch Bars Christmas Ginger Snaps Christmas Macaroons Christmas Mice Cookies Christmas Shaped Cookies Church Window Cookies Coconut Cookies Congo Squares Cookie in a Jar Corn Flakes Cookies Cornflake Christmas Wreaths Cowboy Cookies (oatmeal) Cream Cheese Cookies with Apricot Filling Crème De Menthe Chocolate Squares Crème Wafers Crescent Cookies Crispy Crunchies Date Nut Balls Date-nut Pinwheel Cookies Diabetic Peanut Butter Cookies Disgustingly Rich Brownies Doodles Double chocolate chip cookies Double-Chocolate Crinkles Eatmore Cookies Eggnog Cookies Elizabeth's Sugar Cookies Elves Quick Fudge Brownies Emily Dickinson's Gingerbread Cookie Recipe Emily's Best Brownies Famous Oatmeal Cookies Firemen Cookies Fluffy Shortbread Cookies Forgotten Cookies Frosted Peanut Butter Brownies Fruit Cake Cookies Fruitcake Squares Fry Pan Cookies Gems Ginger Cookies Ginger Crinkles Gingerbread Baby Gingerbread Cookies with Butter Cream Icing Gingerbread Men Gingerbread Men Ginny's Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies Glory's Golden Graham Squares Glory's Sugar Cookies Gramma Chapman's chocolate coconut drops Grandma Elsie's Zimt (cinnamon) Cookies Grandma J's Butter Cookies Grandma Olson's Parkay Cookies Great Grandmothers Sugar Cookies Gum Drop Cookies Gumdrop Gems Haystack Cookies Ho-Ho Bars Holiday Cereal Snaps Holiday Chocolate Butter Cookies Holiday Raisin Walnut Bars Holly 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Nitey Nite Cookies No Bake Chocolate Cookies No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies No Bake Cookies No Bake Cookies No Bake Peanut Butter Cookies No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies No-Bake Cookies Norwegian Sugar Cookies Nut Balls Oatmeal Bars Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Nut Cookies Oatmeal Coconut Crisps Oatmeal Cookies Oatmeal Scotchies Old Fashioned Sugar Cookies Ooey Gooey Caramel Chocolate Dunk Ooey Gooey Squares Orange Slice Cookies Parking Lot Cookies Peanut Blossoms Peanut Butter Bars Peanut Butter Blossoms Peanut Butter Cereal Cookies Peanut Butter Chewies Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars Peanut Butter Cookies Peanut Butter Cookies Peanut butter fingers Peanut Butter Reindeer Peanut Butter Surprises Peanut Marshmallow Cookies Pecan Puff Cookies Peppermint Snowballs Peppernuts Persimmon Cookies Persimmon Cookies Petey's Yummy Spicy Almond Thins Pfeffernuesse Pffefferneuse Cookies Pineapple Filled Cookies Pizzelles Potato Chip Cookies Potato Flake Cookies Praline Cookies Praline Strips Pterodactyl Nests Pumpkin Bars Pumpkin Bars Pumpkin Chip Cookies Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies Pumpkin Cookies Queen Biscuits Quick Cookies Raised Sugar Cookies Raisin Filled Oatmeal Bars Raspberry Meringue Bars Really Peanutty Butter Cookies Reese`s Brownies Reese's Peanut Butter Bars Rich Flavor Christmas Cookies Rich Lemon Bars Ricotta Cheese Cookies Royal Almond Christmas Bars Rudolph Cinnamon Cookies Russian Tea Cookies Russian Teacakes Samantha & Kelsey's Chocolate Chip Cookies Sand Art Brownies Santa Claus Cookie Pops Santa Claus Cookies Santa's Butterscotch Melts Santa's Shorts Santa's Special Squares Scotch Cakes Scotch Shortbread Scotcharoos Scotcheroos Seven Layer Cookies Short Bread Cookies Shortbread Skor Squares Snicker Doodle Cookies Snickerdoodles Snickerdoodles Snow Balls Sour Cream Apple Squares Sour Cream Christmas Cookies Special K Cookies Spice Cookies Spicy Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Spritz Cookies Stained Glass Window Cookies Stir & Drop Sugar Cookies Sugar Cookies Sugar Cookies Sugar Cookies Swedish Pepparkakor (Pepper Cake) Cookies Swedish Sugar Cookies Sweet Marie's Swiss Treats Taralle (Italian Cookies) Tea Time Tassies Texas Brownies The Best Shortbread in The World Thumbprint Cookies Thumbprint Cookies Toffee Squares Traditional Christmas Sugar Cookies Traditional Gingerbread Men Cookies Triple-Chocolate Chip Cookies Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies Vanilla Waffer Balls Walnut Butter Cookies Walnut Crumb Bars White Chip Chocolate Cookies Wild Oatmeal Cookies Will's Famous Apple Jack Cookies Yummy Yummy Peanut Butter Blossoms

farfalle all'aragosta, arancia ed erbe fresche

Farfalle all'aragosta (butterfly lobstereared)

for preparing it you need:
1) farfalle (is a kind of pasta shaped like a butterfly).....about 400 gr for four person...(about one lb)
2) two middle lobsters (if you find it boring to boil them you can get it preboiled. of course they cannot be as tasty as the fresh one)
3) an onions ( the red one can work too, if you like them.....i like......)
4) a carrot
5) a glass of white wine, prefereably like Falanghina or Lacryma Cristi, but others can work..
6) one orange
7) three or four little onions.....we call them "cipollotti".....they are little and white, usually used with salad and they do not make you cry tears ....sorry, did not find the name in english..
8) a piece of fresh garlic..
9) half tea spoon of peperoncino (be carefull, it is spicey)
10) prezzemolo....parsley...( i think)
11) thyme
12) mint leaves
13) extravirgin olive oil, salt and pepper
14) if you find it, you can use also onions herb (erba cipollina)

You need to prepare a court-bouillon with wine, onion and carrot peeled and cut into small pieces and a pinch of salt. When it is boiling diving related lobsters and cook for 15 minutes. Drain, discard the head and tail, then cut into pieces. Keep it aside. Wash the orange, reduce the peel in very little pieces ( as it would be parmigiano cheese for pasta) then press the juice. Besides boil pasta. In a large skillet, brown in 4 tablespoons oil and garlic finely chopped onions, let brown then add the chilli, peel and juice of the orange and cook for two minutes on high flame. Stir in the lobster pieces, salt and pepper and jump for another two minutes, then add the drained pasta and jump for a minute flame. Sprinkle with parsley, thyme, mint and chopped chives and serve immediately.

Citygirl WINS first recipe vote - WTG Citybabee!!

Well we had our first ever recipe vote and Citygirl was a runaway winner. Thanks for voting everybody! :) And Congrats to Citybabee!! she rocks! I didn't have a chance to try her recipe yet because I went out of town but I will and I bet it's Yummy!

Back in the city - A quick update

Hi everybody , I'm home!
The trip was wonderful and coldddddddd as expected. I got to see some snow and my Lake House was comming along beautifully. I just want to remind you all that everyone is welcome to add to this blog, just add anything you want where it says comments under any blog . It's best to post them under the top and most current blog as I'm more likely to see and post them quickly that way. Hope you're all doing great and I was so happy to come back and find new recipes posted. Hugs everybody! And Happy Eating!!

Trish's Antipasto Squares

Antipasto Squares
1/4 lb pepperoni slices(large slices from deli)1/4 lb ham1/4 lb salami1/4 lb swiss cheese1/4 lb probolone cheese2pks (8oz) cresent rolls12 oz roasted peppers (well drained)3 eggs3 tablespoon's parmesan cheeseFIRST LAYER:1 pkg cresent roll (spread out on bottom of pan 9x13)Layer the next 3 ingredient's pepperoni, provolone, and peppers.Beat the 3 eggs and parmesan cheesespread 1/2 of the onto first layerSECOND LAYER:spread hamm, swiss then salamitop with second pkg of rollsspread rest of egg mixture on topBake at 350 for 1/2 hour or until golden brown on top. Eat hot or cold. Then cut into squares.

Trish's Pumpkin Pie Cake

Pumpkin pie Cake1
box yellow cake mix, remove 1 cup for topping1 stick melted margarine1 beaten egg1 large can (29 oz) pumpkin3 eggs1/2 cup brown sugar1/2 cup white sugar1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon1 cup milkIn large bowl place cake mix (minus the 1 cup reserved for topping); add melted margarine and beaten egg. Mix with fork until cake mix is absorbed. Press into a 9x13 inch cake pan, sprayed with Pam.FILLING:In same large bowl mix pumplin with remaining ingredients. Beat well and spread over cake dough.TOPPING:To cup of cake mix reserved, add 1/2 stick margarine, 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup chopped nuts. Mix well and sprinkle over pumpkin mixture. Bake at 350 for 1 hour and 10 minutes or until knife inserted in middle comes out clean.

Anonymous' Sausage Cheese Balls

Anonymous
Sausage Cheese Balls2 lbs fully cooked pork sausage1 1/2 cups all purpose baking biscuit mix16 oz Sharp Cheedar cheese(4cupsshredded)1/2 cup finely chopped onions1/2 tsp garlic powderPreheat oven to 375, shred cheese and mix all ingredients. Form 1" balls and bake 15 mins on an ungreased cookie sheet. Makes about 6 dozen. Sausage balls can be frozen.

Big Food

I'm heading up north in the morning , so I won't get to post till I get back. Please leave any recipes under the comments parts on this blog and I'll post them on the main page when I return. Hugs everybody!

AB's Lose Your Scalp Chili

AB said...
Lose Your Scalp Chili
1 lb Lean ground beef1/2 C Water1 ea chopped yellow sweet onion4 ea Chopped celery ribs1/2 C Chopped green bell pepper15 oz Canned undrained whole tomatoes3 Tbs Chili powder1 Tbs Brown sugarIn a stock pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef. If the meat is too lean, add the water and some oil to the pan before browning. Add the onions, celery and green bell peppers, mixing them well with the meat. Add the tomatoes. Stir in the meat and pepper mixture, chili powder and brown sugar and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer over low heat for 30 to 40 minutes when the fat will have risen to the top. Spoon off the fat. The longer it cooks the better it will taste. If you like your chili thick, remove the lid in the last 20 minutes. If you like it thin, add tomato juice

AB's Cheeseballs

AB said...
Cheese Ball6 ounces (3/4 cup) cream cheese, softened4 ounces sharp Cheddar, shredded (1 cup)3 tablespoons dry sherry3/4 teaspoon teaspoon curry powder1/4 teaspoon dry mustard1/4 teaspoon salt5 scallions, trimmed and finely chopped10 fresh chives, minced1/2 cup mango chutneyScallion curls, for garnish (see Note)Place the cream cheese, Cheddar, sherry, curry, mustard and salt in the work bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Blend until well combined and smooth. Remove the cheese mixture from the bowl and wrap it in waxpaper or plastic wrap, shaping it into a ball or another desired shape. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Mix the scallions and chives on a sheet of waxed paper or plastic wrap. Roll the chilled cheese in the scallions and chives, gently pressing them into the surface. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.At serving time, spread the chutney on a serving platter. Place the cheese ball on top of the chutney. Garnish withscallion curls. Serve with crackers. Note: To make scallion curls, trim the root end off each scallion and remove and discard all but 1-1/2 inches of the green part. Using a sharp knife, "feather" the green part, thinly slicing it lengthwise. Drop the scallions into a bowl of ice water and soak for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the green ends are curled.

Velvettouch's Kahlua Fudge

KAHLUA FUDGE
1 1/3 C. sugar2/3 C. evaporated milk1/2 stick butterPlace above ingredients in a heavy pan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes.Add: 7 oz. marshmallow cream and stir until melted and well blended.Add: 1/4 C. Kahlua and 1 tsp. vanilla.Pour above mixture over 2 C. semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1 C. milk chocolate pieces. Stir until well blended.Add 2/3 C. chopped pecans.Pour into a well buttered 8x8" pan. Cool in refrigerator until set.

V's Macadamia Nut Stuffed Chicken with Peaches and Cream

Macadamia Nut Stuffed Chicken with Peaches and Cream
4 Skinless chicken breasts1 pack cream cheese1 cup chopped roughly macadamia nuts (salted)1 Can cling peaches1 tablespoon Olive oil1 tablespoon Butter Heavy whipping creamSaltPepperTake room temperature cream cheese and mix in the macadamia nuts.Cut a pocket in each of the chicken breasts. Stuff with the cream cheese nut mixture.Salt and Pepper outside of each piece. (You can seal the opening if you wish. But with careful handling when you turn then they are fine not sealed as it is expected that some of the cream cheese mixture will come out into the pan).Heat 1 tablespoons of olive oil 1 table spoon of butter in a heavy pan.Place the chicken breasts in pan and allow them to cook for 7 minutes on one side.Turn oven on to warm while they are cookingCarefully turn the chicken over and cook an additional 7 minutes.Remove the chicken and place in oven covered with foil to keep them warm.Turn the heat up on the pan and stir the dripping in the pan. Add cream slowly and stir. (About half a small carton of cream or less) It will thicken as it reduces. (It does not take long) then add your drained cling peaches to the pan. (I usually put 3 slices per serving). Stir carefully just to stop it sticking until peaches are heated.Put Chicken on the plate and top with peaches and the sauce.I serve with mashed potatoes and baby carrots and peas.Simple but impressive meal to serve to guest to make them think you spent hours preparing.

Tashas Potatoes Au Gratin Recipe

Tashas Potatoes Au Gratin Recipes
Ingredients:10 potatoes, peeled & sliced thin2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons flour2 cups milk 3 cups Velveeta, cubed Place potatoes in greased cake pan Season with salt & pepper Make white sauce: Melt butter, stir in flour until smooth Add milk Bring to gentle boil then add cheese Stir until cheese has melted Cover potatoes with cheese mixture Oven 375 Bake covered 45 min Uncover for an additional 15 min.

Citygirl1's Pumpkin Cheesecake

Pumpkin Cheesecake

Crust

1 1/4 cups Graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts (I run mine through my mini chopper)
5 tablespoons butter-melted
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Filling

3 8 oz. packages cream cheese -softened
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup tightly packed brown sugar
4 eggs
1 15 oz. can pumpkin
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Preheat over to 350

Combine all crust ingredients
Line a 10 " springform pan with mixture-up 2 " on the sides

Filling

Beat cream cheese and both sugars until fluffy with hand mixer
Add eggs 1 at a time on low till blended
Add pumpkin, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves
Beat until smooth
Pour over crust

Bake 70-75 minutes

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