Ingredients 18 fresh mission figs 5 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto Preparation Wrap each fig in a slice of prosciutto, securing it with a toothpick that has been soaked in water. Grill these “skewers” over medium-hot coals until the prosciutto becomes crispy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Ingredients 3 cups Minute White Rice uncooked 1 can condenced cream of chicken or mushroom 2 cups milk 3/4 cup Miracle Whip Dressing 1 pkg. ham pieces (6 oz) 1 pkg. pre-cooked bacon Preparation Preheat oven to 425* In a 9x13x2 baking dish mix rice, soup, milk, dressing and ham. Using sissors cut bacon into small strips over top of rice. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake at least 25 more minutes or till rice is tender....
Ingredients 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 loaf white bread, sliced and crusts removed 1/2 pound ham, thinly sliced 1/2 pound cheddar cheese, thinly sliced 1/2 head green-leaf lettuce, leaves separated Preparation Spread a dab of mayonnaise on one side of each of the bread slices. Top half the slices with a layer each of ham, cheese, and a few lettuce leaves; cover with remaining bread slices. Cut sandwiches in half. Stack several, and wrap well in plastic wrap....
Ingredients 1 cup raw, skin-on hazelnuts* 4 ounces semisweet chocolate 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon vegetable oil A few pinches kosher salt Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Roast hazelnuts on a rimmed baking sheet until light golden, about 18 minutes. Rub the warm nuts in a kitchen towel to remove skins. Whirl nuts in a food processor, scraping sides as needed, until it looks like peanut butter....
Ingredients 1/3 cup sifted flour 1 1/2 cups cornmeal, sifted before measuring 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt, if desired 2 eggs, well beaten 2 cups whole milk (or use amount to make it thickness that you like) 1 1/2 tablespoons butter Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Sift the flour, cornmeal, baking soda, baking powder, and salt into a mixing bowl. Stir beaten eggs into the dry ingredients....
Ingredients 5 cups quick cooking rolled oats 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 cup toasted wheat germ 1 cup grape nuts cereal 1/2 cup ground hazelnuts (optional) 1 cup sunflower seeds 1 cup canola oil 1 cup corn syrup 1 cup brown sugar 2 tsp. vanilla 1 cup shaved almonds 1 cup chopped pecans 1 1/2 cup chopped dried cranberries Optional: 1 cup chopped dates, and 1 cup chopped raisens, stored in a seperate jar for those who like them....
Ingredients 12 Chicken thighs (with or without skin) 1/2 Cup Honey 1/4 Cup prepared Mustard 1 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp Curry Powder Preparation Mix honey, mustard, salt, and curry powder. Dip chicken breast in mixture & place chicken side up on foil lined baking pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes to one hour, basting ever 15 minutes. Server over rice with your favorite vegetable (I preferre brocolli
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups warm water 1 cup warm milk 1 package dry yeast 1/4 cup honey 2 tablespoons softened butter 1-1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons ground flax 1 1/2 cups wheat flour 1 1/2 cups rolled oats (quick oats is okay) 4 cups unbleached white flour Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Combine all ingredients. Knead for about seven minutes or until dough is no longer wet but smooth....
Ingredients 1 cup butter 1 1/4 cups dark brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 egg 1 egg yolk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups flour 1 cup uncooked rolled oats 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup white chocolate chips 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips Preparation In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat until melted. Remove from heat. Stir in dark brown sugar and granulated sugar, until incorporated and smooth....
Ingredients 1/2 C. butter or oleo 1 C. brown sugar 1 egg 2 C. flour 1/2 tsp soda 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1/2 C. almonds, chopped fine Preparation Beat the eggs. Mix together the butter and sugar. Add the egg. Measure the flour. Add the remaining dry ingredients. Mix on low speed. Add the vanilla and nuts. Form into two rolls. Roll in wax paper and chill....
Ingredients 5 ounces semisweet chocolate 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups sugar 3 eggs 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour Extra sugar for rolling out dough Preparation Melt together chocolates and butter in a medium bowl over simmering water, stirring with a wooden spoon. When smooth, add the salt and sugar, stirring well. Remove from heat. Beat in eggs, then fold in flour until mixed....
Ingredients 2 heads romaine lettuce, finely shredded 4 roma tomatoes, cut in wedges 2 avocados, cut in wedges 1 small red onion, cut into thin rings 1/2 cup blue cheese 8 slices bacon, fried until crisp and crumbled DRESSING 1 cup peeled, finely chopped cucumber (seeds may be removed if they are large) 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons fat-free plain yogurt 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill 1 packet Splenda 2 teaspoons lemon juice...
Ingredients 1 ½ cup green garbanzo beans 1 tsp finely grated ginger ½ tsp cumin seeds 1 tbsp finely chopped cilantro 2 tsp oil 1 - 2 green chillies, finely chopped Salt to taste A dash of black pepper 2 tsp lemon juice Preparation Boil or steam the green grams till they are just tender. Heat a thick bottomed pan or wok and add 2 tsp oil. Add cumin seeds and once they start to splutter, add grated ginger and chopped green chilli and give everything a quick stir....
Ingredients 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 2 lemons) 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh oregano (or 1 tablespoon dried) 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for grates Coarse salt and ground pepper 4 chicken halves (1 1/2 pounds each) or 2 whole chickens, split 4 lemons, halved crosswise Oregano sprigs (optional) Preparation 1.Make marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together lemon zest and juice, oregano, oil, 2 teaspoons coarse salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper....
Ingredients 3 T vegetable oil 3 pounds boneless beef chuck, cut into 1 ½ inch cubes (I use beef stew meat) 3 onions chopped 1 12-ounce bottle Guinness Stout 2 cups (about) beef stock or canned broth 1 pound carrots, peeled, cut into 1 ½ inch pieces (I use baby carrots from the grocery store) 1 pound rutabagas, peeled, cut into 1 ½ inch pieces Preparation Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large Dutch oven over high heat....
Ingredients 1/4 cup freshly squeezed OJ 1 tsp grated orange zest juice of 1 lime 1 habanero, stemmed and minced 1 scallion, sliced 1 small onion, diced 8 tomatillow, husked and quartered 1 T chopped fresh oregano 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 cup chopped cilantro salt and pepper Preparation Place all of the ingredients in a food processor, and pulse until chunky. Season with salt and pepper. and serve.
Ingredients 8 oz cream cheese 1 oz blue cheese 1 hand ful of hazelnuts Preparation Put 8 oz. cream cheese into food processor and mix. Then add 1 oz blue cheese. When combined, put in 1 hand full of hazelnut until chopped. Remove and smooth into ramekin with 1 hazelnut on top as garnish. Chill and serve with crakers or baquettes. Can also be combined with ham as tea sandwich.
Ingredients 3 tablespoons Orange-Juice Reduction 2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar Salt and freshly ground pepper 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Preparation In a bowl, whisk together the orange-juice reduction and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Whisking, slowly add oil. Store in an airtight container, refrigerated, up to 5 days.
Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds peewee potatoes, scrubbed Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 5 teaspoons apple-cider vinegar 1 1/2 cups mixed fresh herbs, such as flat-leaf parsley and basil, chopped 2 scallions, chopped 1 stalk celery, finely diced (1/4 cup) Preparation In a medium saucepan, cover potatoes with 2 inches of cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat and season generously with salt; cook until potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife, 10 to 12 minutes....
Ingredients 1/4 cup ketchup 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1/4 cup onion, chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon onion powder) 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 cup canola oil salt and pepper, to taste Preparation Place first 6 ingredients in a food processor or blender (or use a handheld blender) and process until smooth. Add the oil in a steady stream with the machine running until the mixture comes together in an emulsion....
