╕Cream the margarine and sugar. Add dry ingredients and water alternately, then the apples. Dust the raisins and nuts with a small amount of flour and add them to the batter. Fold in the whipped egg whites. Bake in a 8 in. square nonstick pan at 350F for 30 to 40 min. or until firm.
┐Cup(s)
└295
┴
┬
├2 1/5
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╧
░Apple Pancakes
▒Fruits
▒Desserts
▒Cakes
│4
▓servings
╛ ~~ Kitchen Assistant/2 Samples
╢2/3
╖c
╡Flour; Unbleached, Unsifted
╢1/4
╖ts
╡Salt
╢1/2
╖c
╡Milk
╢3/4
╖c
╡Butter or margarine
╢1/4
╖ts
╡Cinnamon
╢2
╖ts
╡Sugar
╢4
╖ea
╡Eggs; Large, Beaten
╢2
╖c
╡Apple; Slices
╢2
╖tb
╡Sugar
╕Sift together the flour, 2 ts sugar, and the salt. Beat eggs and milk together. Gradually add flour mixture; beat until smooth. Saute apples in 1/4 c of butter until tender. Mixt 2 tb sugar and the cinnamon together; toss with apples. Melt 2 ts butter in a 6-inch diameter, deep frypan. Pour in the batter to a depth of about 1/4-inch. When set, place 1/4 of the apples on top; cover with more batter. Fry the pancake until lightly browned on both sides. Keep warm. Repeat the procedure, until all the batter and apples are used. Serve immediately.
╧
░Apple Turnovers
▒Fruits
▒Pies
▒Dessert
│6
▓servings
╜30 - 35 min
╢2 1/4
╖c
╡Unbleached Flour
╢2/3
╖c
╡Vegetable shortening
╢1
╖-
╡Water
╢1
╖ts
╡Cinnamon; Ground
╢1/4
╖c
╡Butter
╢1/4
╖ts
╡Salt
╢6
╖oz
╡Cheddar; Sharp, Shredded
╢3/4
╖c
╡Brown Sugar; Firmly Packed
╢6
╖ea
╡Apples; Pared And Cored
╕Heat the oven to 425 degrees F. Combine the flour and salt, mixing well, then cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sir in the cheese and sprinkle with water while mixing lightly with a fork, (From 6 to 8 Tbls of water maybe required), continue mixing until dough makes a ball. Divide the dough into three equal portions and roll each portion, on a lightly flour surface, into a 14 X 7-inch rectangle. Cut each rectangle into 2 7-inch squares. Combine the brown sugar and cinnamon, then fill the centers of the apples topping each apple with butter. Sprinkle the remaining brown sugar mixture over the pastry. Place an apple in each square and fold the corners to the center, pinching the dough at the top of the apple to seal. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes. Top with whipped cream.
╧
░Barbecued Pork Chops
▒Main dish
▒Meat
│8
▓servings
╛ ~~ Kitchen Assistant/2 Samples
╜1 1/2 Hours
╢1/2
╖c
╡Water
╢2
╖tb
╡Dry mustard
╢4
╖tb
╡Chili sauce
╢1/4
╖c
╡Vinegar
╢3
╖tb
╡Brown sugar
╢8
╖ea
╡Pork chops
╕Combine ingredients and mix well. Pour over seasoned chops in glass baking dish, cover and bake at 400 F degrees for 1-1/2 hours, uncovering last 30 minutes. Water may be added to make gravy. Delicious with ribs also.
╧
░Basic Meat Loaf
▒Main dish
▒Meat
│6
▓servings
╛ ~~ Kitchen Assistant/2 Samples
╢1 1/2
╖lb
╡Lean Ground Beef
╢1
╖ea
╡Egg; Lg
╢1/4
╖c
╡Onion; Chopped, 1 Sm
╢1/2
╖ts
╡Mustard, Dry
╢1/4
╖ts
╡Sage
╢1/2
╖c
╡Tomato Sauce
╢3
╖ea
╡Bread Slices
╢1
╖c
╡Milk
╢1
╖ts
╡Salt
╢1/4
╖ts
╡Pepper
╢1/8
╖ts
╡Garlic Powder
╢1
╖tb
╡Worcestershire Sauce
╕You can substitute 1/2 Cup of Dry Bread Crumbs or 1/2 Cup of Wheat for the bread slices. You can use catsup, chili sauce or barbecue sauce as a topping in place of the tomato sauce.
╕Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Mix all the ingredients except the catsup together. Spread the meat mixture into an ungreased loaf pan, 9 X 5 X 3-inches or shape into a loaf in an ungreased baking pan. Spoon catsup onto the loaf and bake, uncovered, for 1 to 1 1/4 hours or until done. Drain off the excess fat and serve sliced on a heated platter.
╕BARBECUED MEAT LOAF: For four 1/2-inch slices of meat loaf, mix 1/2 cup of barbecue sauce and 2 tb of water in a skillet. Place the slices of meatloaf in the skillet, turning to coat all sides with the barbecue sauce. Cover and cook over low heat, brushing the sauce on the slices occasionally, until the meat is hot, about 10 to 15 minutes.
╕POTATO-TOPPED MEAT LOAF: For four 1/2-inch slices of meat loaf, prepare some instant mashed potatoes, enough for 4 servings, as directed on the package and set aside. Set the oven control at broil/or 550 degrees F. Broil the slices with the tops 3 to 4 inches from the heat for 5 minutes. Spread the potatoes on the slices and sprinkle with shredded Cheddar cheese. Broil until the cheese is melted, about 2 minutes and serve hot.
╕SOUPED-UP MEAT LOAF: For four 1/2-inch slices of meat loaf, mix 1/2 to 1 can of your favorite condensed cream soup, such as cream of mushroom, (10 3/4 oz size) and 1/4 to 1/2 cup of milk in a skillet. Heat to boiling, stirring frequently. Reduce the heat and place the slices in the skilled, turning to coat all sides with the sauce. Cover and simmer until the meat is hot, 10 to 15 minutes and serve.
╧
░Beef Stroganoff
▒Meats
▒Main dish
▒Microwave
│4
▓servings
╛ ~~ Kitchen Assistant/2 Samples
╢1
╖tb
╡Vegetable oil
╢8
╖oz
╡Fresh Mushrooms, Sliced
╢2
╖tb
╡Unbleached Flour
╢1
╖ts
╡Salt
╢1
╖c
╡Dairy Sour Cream
╢1
╖ea
╡Medium Onino, Sliced
╢1
╖lb
╡Sirloin Steak
╢1/4
╖c
╡Water
╢1
╖ts
╡Dry mustard
╢1/4
╖ts
╡Pepper
╢2
╖c
╡Hot Cooked Rice Or Noodles
╕The sirloin steak is to be boneless and sliced into thin strips.
╕Stir oil and meat in 2-Qt casserole until beef is coated. Cover and micro- wave on high (100%)) until meat is no longer pink, 4 1/2 to 5 Minutes. Remove meat from casserole; reserve meat and juices. Add mushrooms and onion to meat juices. Cover and microwave until mushrooms are tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Shake water and flour in tightly covered jar; stir into mushrooms. Sprinkle with dry mustard, salt and pepper. Microwave uncovered to boiling, 30 seconds. Boil until thickened, 1 minute. Stir in reserved meat, then the sour cream. Microwave uncovered until hot, about 1 minute. Serve over hot cooked rice or hot cooked noodles.
╧
░Blueberry Buttermilk Muffins
▒Cakes
▒Desserts
│24
▓servings
╢2 1/2
╖c
╡Flour
╢1 1/2
╖ts
╡Baking powder
╢1/2
╖ts
╡Soda
╢3/4
╖c
╡Sugar
╢1/4
╖ts
╡Salt
╢2
╖-
╡Eggs, beaten
╢1
╖c
╡Buttermilk
╢4
╖oz
╡Butter
╢1 1/2
╖c
╡Blueberries
╕Sift the dry ingredients together in a large bowl. In another bgowl, whisk the eggs, buttermilk and butter that has been melted and browned slightly.
╕Make a well in dry ingredients and pour in liquid ingredients, mixing quickly. Fold in the blueberries. Spoon batter into greased muffin cups and bake til golden brown. Bake at 400 F for 20 -30 minutes.
╧
░Blueberry Parfaits
▒Desserts
▒Microwave
▒Fruits
│4
▓servings
╛ ~~ Kitchen Assistant/2 Samples
╢1
╖c
╡Blueberries
╢1
╖pt
╡Yogurt, frozen, vanilla
╢1/4
╖c
╡Apricot preserves
┤Optional
╢4
╖tb
╡Almonds, slivered
╕In a small bowl, combine blueberries and preserves. In microwave, cook on high 3-3 1/2 minutes, stirring twice, until blueberries are softened. Cover and chill until ready to assemble.
╕To serve, in each of 4 dessert or parfait glasses layer frozen yogurt and blueberry sauce. Garnish with almonds, if you wish.
┐Serving
└187
┴3
┬5
├1
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╞42
╧
░Cake Brownies
▒Desserts
▒Cakes
│24
▓servings
╛ ~~ Kitchen Assistant/2 Samples
┤BROWNIE
╢1/2
╖c
╡Butter
╢1/2
╖c
╡Oil
╢1
╖c
╡Water
╢4
╖tb
╡Unsweetened cocoa
╢2
╖c
╡Flour
╢2
╖c
╡Sugar
╢2
╖ea
╡Eggs
╢1
╖ts
╡Baking soda
╢1/2
╖c
╡Buttermilk
╢1
╖ts
╡Vanilla
┤FROSTING
╢1/2
╖c
╡Butter
╢3
╖tb
╡Unsweetened cocoa
╢1/3
╖c
╡Buttermilk
╢1
╖pk
╡Confectioners sugar
╢1
╖c
╡Chopped Walnuts
╢1
╖ts
╡Vanilla
╕Preheat oven to 350. Grease and flour a 9 x 13 baking pan. Mix butter, oil, water and cocoa together in small sauce pan. Bring to boil. Add this mixture to flour and sugar and beat until smooth.
╕Add eggs, baking soda, buttermilk and vanilla. Mix well. Pour into prepared baking pan. Bake 20 minutes.
╕Prepare frosting while brownies are baking. Put all frosting ingredients in medium saucepan and heat. Do not boil.
╕Frost brownies immediately after removing from oven. Cut into squares when they cool.
╧
░Cherry Cheese Pie
▒Desserts
▒Fruits
▒Pies
│6
▓servings
┤PIE CRUST
╢1 1/2
╖c
╡Graham Cracker Crumbs
╢1/3
╖c
╡Butter or Margarine, Melted
╢1/4
╖c
╡Brown Sugar, Firmly Packed
┤FILLING
╢8
╖oz
╡Cream Cheese, Softened
╢1/2
╖c
╡Sugar
╢2
╖ea
╡Egg Whites; Stiffly Beaten
╢1
╖-
╡Red Food Coloring
╢3
╖oz
╡Cream Cheese, Softened
╢1/2
╖ts
╡Vanilla
╢16
╖oz
╡Cherries; Pie, In Water
╢1/4
╖c
╡Sugar
╢1
╖tb
╡Cornstarch
╕Combine the cracker crumbs, the brown sugar and butter in a small bowl, blending well. Press into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate.
╕Beat the two packages of cream cheese in a bowl using an electric mixer set on medium speed, until smooth. Gradually add 1/2 cup of sugar and the vanilla, blending well. Gently fold the stiffly beaten egg whites into the cream cheese mixture. Pour into the brown sugar pie crust. Bake at 325 degrees F. for 25 minutes or until the filling is set. Cool on a wire rack. Drain the cherries, reserving 1/2 cup of the juice. Combine the reserved juice with a few drops of red food coloring, 1/4 cup of sugar, and the cornstarch in a 2 quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture boils and thickens. Remove from the heat and cool slightly.
╕Arrange the cherries over the cheese filling, then spoon the glaze over the cherries. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator or until the glaze is set. Serve cold.
╗20 Graham crackers, crushed, should give you this amount of crumbs Needed.
╧
░Chicken and Rice
▒Maindish
▒Poultry
▒Chicken
│6
▓servings
╛
╢1
╖-
╡Chicken (2 to 3 pounds) Cut into serving pieces
╢1/4
╖c
╡Fat
╢1/2
╖c
╡Chopped Onion
╢1
╖-
╡Clove garlic, minced
╢1
╖lg
╡Tomato, chopped
╢3
╖c
╡Hot water
╢1
╖c
╡Uncooked rice
╢1
╖tb
╡Minced parsley
╢2
╖ts
╡Salt
╢1/2
╖ts
╡Paprika
╢1/4
╖ts
╡Pepper
╢1/4
╖ts
╡Saffron
╢1
╖-
╡Bay Leaf
╕Rinse chicken and pat dry with absorbent paper.
╕Heat fat in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cook until onion is tender. Remove with a slotted spoon. set aside.
╕Put chicken pieces, skin side down, in skillet. Turn to brown pieces on all sides.
╕When chicken is browned, add tomato, onion, water, rice, parsley, and the dry seasonings. Cover and cook over low heat about 45 minutes, or until thickest pieces of chicken are tender when pierced with a fork.
╧
░Chicken Breasts With Rice
▒Main dish
▒Poultry
▒Microwave
│4
▓servings
╢1
╖ea
╡Jar (2 1/2 oz) Dried Beef
╢1
╖ea
╡Small Onion, chopped
╢2
╖c
╡Cooked Rice
╢1/2
╖ts
╡Seasoned Salt
╢2
╖ea
╡Med. Stalks Celery, Chopped
╢1
╖tb
╡Butter or margarine
╢2
╖tb
╡Chopped parsley
╢1 1/2
╖lb
╡(2 Med.) Chicken Breasts
╢1
╖-
╡Paprika
┤Optional
╢1
╖ea
╡Jar (1 oz) Pine Nuts
╕Have the butcher bone and cut each breast in to halves.
╕Snip beef into small pieces. Cover and microwave beef, celery, onion and margarine in 2-Qt casserole on high (100%) until onion is crisp tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in rice, parsley, and pine nuts. Arrange chicken breasts skin sides up and thickest parts ot outside on rice mixture. Sprinkle with seasoned salt and paprika. Cover and microwave 5 minutes; turn casserole one half turn. Microwave until chicken is done, 8 to 11 minutes.
╧
░Chocolate Rum Ice Cream
▒Microwave
▒Desserts
│8
▓servings
╛
╢1
╖c
╡Sugar
╢2
╖tb
╡All-purpose flour
╢2
╖c
╡Light cream; chilled
╢1
╖-
╡Egg; slightly beaten
╢2
╖oz
╡Unsweeten baking chocolate; (2 sq.) broken in pieces
╢1/2
╖ts
╡Rum Extract
╕In large microwave-safe bowl combine sugar and flour; gradually stir in milk. Blend in egg and baking chocolate pieces. Microwave at HIGH (100%) 2 to 2 1/2 minutes, stirring frequently, just until mixture boils and thickens. Add rum extract; blend with wire whisk until mixture is smooth. Chill thoroughly.
╕Add light cream to chilled mixture; blend well. Freeze in 2-quart ice cream freezer according to manufacturer's directions.
╧
░Chocolate Velvet Cheesecake
▒Cakes
▒Desserts
│10
▓servings
╛ ~~ Kitchen Assistant/2 Samples
╢1
╖c
╡Vanilla Wafer Crumbs
╢3
╖tb
╡Granulated Sugar
╢16
╖oz
╡Cream Cheese, Softened
╢2
╖ea
╡Large Eggs
╢3
╖tb
╡Almond Flavored Liqueur
╢2
╖tb
╡Granulated Sugar
╢1/2
╖c
╡Chopped pecans
╢1/4
╖c
╡Margarine, Melted
╢1/2
╖c
╡Brown Sugar, Packed
╢6
╖oz
╡Semi-sweet Chips, Melted
╢2
╖c
╡Sour Cream
╕Combine crumbs, pecans, granulated sugar and margarine; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan. Bake at 325 degrees F., 10 minutes.
╕Combine cream cheese and brown sugar, mixing at medium speed on electric mixer until well blended. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Blend in chocolate and liqueur; pour over crust. Bake at 325 degrees F., 35 minutes.
╕Increase oven temperature to 425 degrees F. Combine sour cream and granulated sugar; carefully spread over cheesecake. Bake at 425 degrees F. 10 minutes. Loosen cake from rim of pan; cool before removing rim of pan. Chill.
╕Substitute 2 Tablespoons milk and 1/4 teasponn almond extract for almond flavored liqueur.
╧
░Crumb Coffee Cake
▒Cakes
▒Desserts
│1
▓servings
╢2
╖c
╡All-purpose flour
╢1
╖-
╡Egg, beaten
╢2
╖c
╡Brown sugar
╢1
╖ts
╡Soda
╢1/2
╖c
╡Shortening Baking powder, pinch
╢1
╖c
╡Sour milk
╕Crumble shortening into sugar and flour. Reserve 3/4 c of the mixture for topping. To the remaining dry ingredients add shortening, milk and egg. Mix well and place in deep, 8" square baking dish.Cover with the 3/4 c reserved crumbs. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until done.
╧
░Fresh Strawberry Pie
▒Desserts
▒Pies
│6
▓servings
╢1
╖-
╡Baked 9-inch Pie Shell
╢1 1/4
╖c
╡Sugar
╢1
╖tb
╡Cornstarch
╢3
╖tb
╡Lemon Juice
╢3
╖oz
╡(1 Pk) Strawberry Gelatin
╢1
╖qt
╡Fresh strawberries
╢1 1/2
╖c
╡Water
╕Clean and hull strawberries. In medium saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch; add water and lemon juice. Over high heat, bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir until slightly thickened and clear, 4 to 5 minutes. Add gelatin, stir until dissolved. Cool to room temperature.
╕Stir in strawberries; turn into prepared pastry shell. Chill 4 to 6 hours or until set. Serve with whipped cream if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.
╧
░Fruit Cocktail Cake
▒Cakes
▒Desserts
│8
▓servings
╢2
╖c
╡Unbleached Flour
╢1 1/2
╖c
╡Sugar
╢2
╖c
╡Fruit Cocktail
╢2
╖ts
╡Baking soda
╢2
╖-
╡Large Eggs Pinch salt
╕Mix all ingredients in a 9 x 13-inch pan. Mix by hand. Bake at 350 degrees F. for about 40 minutes.
╧
░Grilled Fish In Foil
▒Fish/sea
│4
▓servings
╢1
╖lb
╡Fish Fillets,Fresh or Frozen
╢2
╖tb
╡Margarine or Butter
╢1/4
╖c
╡Lemon Juice
╢1
╖tb
╡Chopped parsley
╢1
╖ts
╡Dill weed
╢1
╖ts
╡Salt
╢1/4
╖ts
╡Pepper Paprika
╢1
╖md
╡Onion, Thinly Sliced
╕On 4 large buttered squares of heavy-duty aluminum foil, place equal amounts of fish. In small saucepan, melt margarine; add lemnon juice, parsley, dill weed, salt and pepper. Pour equal amounts over fish. Sprinkle with paprika; top with onion slices. Wrap foil securely around fish, leaving space for fish to expand.
╕Grill 5 to 7 minutes on each side or until fish flakes with fork. Refrigerate leftovers.
╧
░Hamburger Patties
▒Main dish
▒Meat
▒Microwave
│4
▓servings
╛ ~~ Kitchen Assistant/2 Samples
╢1
╖lb
╡Lean Hamburger
╢1
╖ea
╡Slice Bread, Cubed
╢1/2
╖ts
╡Salt
╢1
╖ts
╡Worcestershire Sauce
╢1
╖ea
╡Small Onion, chopped
╢2
╖tb
╡Catsup
╢1 1/2
╖ts
╡Prepared Mustard
╢1
╖ts
╡Prepared horseradish
╕Mix all ingredients. Shape into 4 patties, about 3 1/2 inches in diameter. Place in square baking dish 8 x 8 x 2-inches. If desired, brush each patty with additonal catsup. Cover loosely and microwave on high (100%) 5 minutes; turn dish one-quarter turn. Microwave until done, 2 to 3 minutes.
╧
░Honey Basted Turkey
▒Main dish
▒Poultry
│10
▓servings
╛ ~~ Kitchen Assistant/2 Samples
╢6
╖lb
╡Turkey
╢1/2
╖c
╡Soya Sauce
╢1 1/2
╖ts
╡Ground Ginger
╢2
╖ea
╡Cloves garlic, minced
╢1/2
╖c
╡Oil
╢2
╖tb
╡Honey
╢1 1/2
╖ts
╡Dry mustard
╕Cut turkey into pieces as follows; 2 wings, 2 drumsticks, 2 thighs, 4 breast pieces and 4 back pieces.
╕Combine oil, soya sauce, honey, ginger, mustard and garlic. Marinate turkey in soya mixture 2 hours in refrigerator. Drain turkey pieces, reserving marinade. Place drumsticks, thighs and breast pieces 6 - 8" abouve medium hot coals. Grill for 30 minutes, turning accasionally. Add wings and bakc pieces. Grill another 30 minutes, turning occaisionally. Baste with marinade and grill until turkey is tender about 20 minutes.
╧
░Irish Lamb Stew
▒Main dish
▒Meat
│6
▓servings
╛
╢1
╖ea
╡Boneless leg of lamb
╢2
╖ea
╡Medium onions, chopped
╢2
╖tb
╡Flour
╢1
╖ts
╡Salt
╢1/4
╖ts
╡Rosemary
╢1
╖lb
╡Potatoes, cut into pieces
╢2
╖ea
╡Small rutabagas, cubed
╢1
╖ea
╡Jar of boiled onions
╢3
╖tb
╡Oil
╢1
╖ea
╡Clove of garlic, minced
╢2
╖c
╡Beef stock
╢1
╖-
╡Black peper to taste
╢1
╖ea
╡Bay Leaf
╢6
╖ea
╡Carrots sliced
╢1
╖lb
╡Frozen peas
╕Cut lamb into cubes. Heat oil in a heavy saucepan, add lamb and cook until lightly browned, remove lamb from pan. Add onion and garlic and cook for a few minutes. Add flour andd stir, heat until mixture browns. Gradually add stock while stirring.
╕Return meat to saucepan. Add salt, pepper, rosemary and bay leaf. Cover and simmer for 1 hour or until meat is almost tender.
╕Add potatoes, carrots and turnips. Cook 30 minutes longer. Add peas and onions and continue cooking until peas are tender, about 10-15 minutes.
╧
░Lean Pork Breakfast Patties
▒Pork
▒Breakfast
▒Microwave
│6
▓servings
╛
╢3/4
╖c
╡Shreds of whole bran cereal
╢1/3
╖c
╡Apple Juice
╢1/2
╖lb
╡Center cut pork loin, Ground
╢1/4
╖ts
╡Fennel seed
╢1/4
╖ts
╡Dried rosemary leaves, Crushed
╢1/8
╖ts
╡Salt
╢1/8
╖ts
╡Hot Pepper Flakes
╕In medium bowl, combine cereal and apple juice. Let stand 5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Shape into six patties. Heat broiler. Place patties on oiled broiler pan. Broil 4-5 inches from heat for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until no longer pink. Makes 6 patties.
╕Microwave directions: Prepare patties as directed above. Place on microwave-safe roasting rack; cover with waxed paper. Microwave on high for 5-6 minutes or until no longer pink, turning patties and rearranging once halfway through cooking.
┐Slices
└80
┴10
┬140
├3
─1
┼24
╞7
╧
░Pinapple Limeade
▒Beverages
│8
▓servings
╛ ~~ Kitchen Assistant/2 Samples
╢1/2
╖c
╡Sugar
╢3
╖c
╡Pineapple Juice
╢1/2
╖c
╡Lime Juice
╢1
╖qt
╡Sparkling Water; Chilled
╕Mix all ingredients except the sparling water; refrigerate until chilled. Just before serving, stir in sparkling water. Serve over ice. Garnish with lime slices, if desired.
╧
░Pork Chops and Rice
▒Main dish
▒Meat
│4
▓servings
╛ ~~ Kitchen Assistant/2 Samples
╢4
╖ea
╡Pork chops, lean
╢1
╖ts
╡Salt
╢1
╖c
╡Rice
╢1
╖-
╡Flour
╢2
╖c
╡Water
╢2
╖tb
╡Oil
╢1
╖cn
╡Cream of mushroom soup
╢1/4
╖c
╡Water
╕Bring 2c salted water to boil. Add uncooked rice; cook until tender. Brown floured and salted pork chops in oil. Add mushroom soup and 1/4c water. Cover and cook 15 minutes. Line casserole with rice, cover with chops and gravy. Bake 30 to 45 minutes at 350 degrees or until tender.
╧
░Quick Beef Stew
▒Main dish
▒Meat
│5
▓servings
╛ ~~ Kitchen Assistant/2 Samples
╢1
╖lb
╡Cooked Beef
╢3
╖ea
╡Med Potatoes
╢1
╖ea
╡Envelope Onion Soup Mix
╢2 1/4
╖c
╡Water
╢4
╖ea
╡Med Carrots
╢1
╖c
╡Sliced Celery
╢3
╖tb
╡Unbleached Flour
╕Cut-up the Cooked Beef, this should make about 2 - 2 1/2 cups. Cut the Carrots into 2 1/2-inch Strips. pare the potatoes and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces.
╕Mix all ingredients in 2 1/2 Qt casserole. Cover and microwave on high (100%) to boiling, 10 to 12 minutes; stir. Cover and let stand 5 minutes and microwave until vegtables are tender,10 to 12 minutes more, stirring every 5 minutes.
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░Salmon Steaks With Wine Sauce
▒Main dish
▒Fish/Seafood
│2
▓servings
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╢8
╖oz
╡(2) Salmon Steaks
╢2
╖ts
╡Cooking oil
╢1
╖tb
╡Butter or margarine
╢1
╖ts
╡Cornstarch Dash White Pepper
╢1/2
╖c
╡Half & Half Light Cream
╢1
╖lg
╡Beaten Egg Yolk
┤optional
╢2
╖tb
╡Dry White Wine Seedless Green Grapes
╕Thaw salmon steaks, if frozen. Preheat a 6 1/2-inch microwave browning dish on 100% power for 3 minutes. Add cooking oil to the browning dish; swirl to coat the dish. Place fresh or thawed salmon steaks in the browning dish. Micro-cook, covered, on 100% power for 30 seconds. Turn the salmon steaks and micro-cook, covered, on 50% power about 3 minutes or till the salmon flakes easily when tested with a fork. Let the salmon steaks stand, covered, while preparing the wine sauce.
╕For the wine sauce, in a 4-cup measure micro-cook the butter or margarine, uncovered, on 100% of power for 45 seconds to 1 minute or till melted. Stir in the cornstarch and white pepper. Stir in light cream. Micro-cook, uncovered, on 100% power for 2 to 3 minutes or till mixture is thickened and bubbly, stirring every minute. Stir HALF the hot cream mixture into the beaten egg yolk. Return all to the 4-cup measure. Micro-cook, uncovered, on 50% of power for 1 minute, stirring every 15 seconds. Stir till mixture is smooth. Stir in dry white wine. Transfer the salmon steaks to a serving platter. Spoon the wine sauce atop. Garnish with seedless green grapes, if desired.
╗The salmon steaks may be either fresh or frozen.
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░Sangria
▒Beverages
│12
▓servings
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╢25
╖oz
╡Red Wine; Dry, 1 bottle
╢1/3
╖c
╡Frozen Lemonade
╢1/2
╖c
╡Brandy
╢1/2
╖c
╡Orange-Flavored Liqueur
╢1/3
╖c
╡Orange juice
╢1/4
╖c
╡Lemon Juice
╢2
╖c
╡Ginger Ale; Chilled
╕Mix all ingredients except ginger ale; refrigerate until chilled. Just before serving, stir in ginger ale. Garnish with fruit, if desired.
╗Use 1/2 of a 6-oz can of concentrate for the Frozen Lemonade.
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░Shrimp Creole
▒Main dish
▒Fish/Seafood
│6
▓servings
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╢2
╖lb
╡Fresh shrimp, heads off
╢1
╖qt
╡Water
╢1/2
╖c
╡Vegetable oil
╢3
╖md
╡Yellow onions, chopped
╢2
╖lg
╡Bell peppers, chopped
╢5
╖-
╡Celery ribs, chopped fine
╢10
╖lg
╡tomatoes, peeled&seeded
╢2
╖ts
╡Salt
╢1
╖ts
╡Ground red pepper
╢1/2
╖ts
╡Ground black pepper
╢1/2
╖ts
╡Ground white pepper
╢1
╖tb
╡Fresh thyme or 2 t dried
╢1
╖tb
╡Fresh basil or 2 t dried
╢1 1/2
╖ts
╡Sugar
╢5
╖-
╡Bay leaves
╢1
╖c
╡Green onions, chopped
╢1
╖c
╡Parsley, chopped
╕Peel and devein the shrimp. Place heads (if you have them), and peels in a small saucepan and add the water. Bring to a slow boil over medium-high heat and let boil slowly for 15-20 minutes.
╕Strain and discard the heads and peels. Place the oil in a Dutch oven or other large, heavy pot and place over medium-high heat. Add the onions, peppers, and celery and saute stirring often, until the vegetables are very soft, about 45 minutes.
╕Stir in the tomatoes, salt, peppers, herbs, sugar, and shrimp stock and return to simmer. Reduce heat to medium and let simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
╕This is your creole sauce; it can be prepared 1 or 2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator (I find the sauce is even better after sitting a couple of days in the refrigerator).
╕When you are ready to serve, return the sauce to a simmer and add the shrimp. Cook until they turn pink, 5-7 minutes. Stir in the green onions and parsley and let cook for 1 minute more. Serve on flat plates over beds of rice. Serves 6-8.
╕Prepare Shrimp Creole as above, but add about a pound of cubed ham and a 4-ounce can of tomatoe sauce to the finished sauce and simmer 45 minutes more. Meanwhile, boil or steam 2-3 cups raw rice. Finish the sauce (which will be your jambalaya base) by adding the shrimp, green onions, and parsley as above. (If you are using leftover Shrimp Creole, remove the shrimp and reheat the sauce, add the ham and tomato sauce, and proceed as above. Return the shrimp to the pan at the end of cooking.) Place the hot, cooked rice in a large bowl, pour the jambalaya base over, mix well, and serve. You can also prepare this dish with sausage instead of ham.
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░Stuffed Bell Peppers
▒Beef
▒Main dish
│4
▓servings
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╢4
╖md
╡Green Bell peppers
╢1/4
╖c
╡Vegetable oil
╢1
╖md
╡Onion, finely chopped
╢2
╖-
╡Cloves, minced garlic
╢1/2
╖lb
╡Ground Beef
╢1/2
╖ts
╡Salt
╢1/2
╖ts
╡Pepper
╢1/2
╖ts
╡Thyme
╢1/2
╖c
╡Drained stewed tomatoes
╢1
╖c
╡Cooked Rice
╢1
╖tb
╡Parsley
╕Cut top off each pepper and remove seeds and veins. Blanch in boiling water for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove and let cool.
╕In a skillet, heat oil, add onion and garlic and saute for 4 to 5 minutes.
╕Add meat, salt, pepper and thyme and cook until meat is browned.
╕In a large mixing bowl, combine the meat, tomatoes, rice and parsley.
╕Stuff each pepper with the meat mixture, place top back on each and bake in a preheated 325 degree F. oven for 20 to 25 minutes.
╕You may use yellow or red peppers as a substitute for eye appeal. One of my favorite serving tricks to use green, red, yellow peppers in this preparation. Then, use a large, well garnished platter for the cooked peppers. If you use a creole type suace, the affect is truely spectacular.
╕You can cut the peppers in half lenghtwise in order to add plate coverage. This is especially important if the peppers are small. It gives the appearence of quantity with out the bulk. When I do this I increase the cooked rice to 1 1/2 cups. Your mileage may vary!
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░Sweet 'N' Sour Pork
▒Main dish
▒Meats
▒Microwave
│6
▓servings
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╢1 1/2
╖lb
╡Fresh Pork Shoulder
╢8
╖oz
╡(1 cn) Pineapple Chunks
╢3
╖tb
╡Cornstarch
╢1
╖tb
╡Imported Soy Sauce
╢1/8
╖ts
╡Pepper
╢1
╖ea
╡Small Green Pepper
╢1
╖ea
╡Med. Onion, Sliced
╢1/4
╖c
╡Packed Brown Sugar
╢2
╖tb
╡Lemon Juice
╢1
╖ts
╡Salt
╢1/8
╖ts
╡Ground Ginger
╢6
╖oz
╡(1 Pk) Frozen Pea Pods
╕Pork shoulder should be cut into 1/2-inch cubes. Green pepper should be seeded and cut into 1-inche pieces.
╕Mix pork, onion, pineapple (with juice), brown sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, soy sauce, salt, pepper and ginger in 2-qt casserole. Cover and microwave on medium (50%) until pork is no longer pink, 24 to 28 minutes, stirring every 3 minutes. Stir in green pepper and pea pods. Cover and microwave on high (100%) green pepper and pea pods are tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
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░Tangy Short Ribs
▒Main dish
▒Meat
▒Microwave
│5
▓servings
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╢4
╖lb
╡Short Ribs
╢1
╖ea
╡Large Onion, Sliced
╢1
╖ea
╡Clove Garlic, Finely Chopped
╢2
╖ts
╡Chil Powder
╢1/2
╖ts
╡Pepper
╢3/4
╖c
╡Lemon Juice
╢1/2
╖c
╡Steak Sauce
╢2
╖ts
╡Salt
╢1 1/2
╖ts
╡Ground Cumin
╕Short Ribs should be cut into 2-inch pieces. Place beef ribs in 4-Qt casserole or bowl. Mix remaining ingredients; pour over ribs. Frfrigerate about 1 hour, turning occasionally. Cover tightly and microwave on medium (50%) until ribs are tender, 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours, rearranging ribs every 30 minutes.
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░Vanilla Cheesecake
▒Cakes
▒Desserts
│8
▓servings
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┤PASTRY
╢1 2/3
╖c
╡All-purpose flour
╢1
╖
╡Pinch of Salt
╢1/2
╖c
╡Butter, cut in small pieces
╢1
╖tb
╡Butter; (add to above)
╢2
╖tb
╡Sugar
╢1
╖
╡Egg
╢4
╖tb
╡Ice water
┤FILLING
╢1 1/2
╖lb
╡Cream cheese
╢1/4
╖c
╡Oil
╢1 1/4
╖c
╡Sugar
╢3
╖
╡Eggs; separated
╢1/4
╖c
╡Cornstarch
╢5
╖
╡Drops vanilla extract
╢1/2
╖c
╡Milk
╕Sift flour and salt into a large bowl. Using a pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in butter until evenly distributed and mixture resembles bread crumbs. With a fork, lightly mix in sugar, egg and enough ice water to make a dough. Press into a ball and wrap in foil or plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350f. On a floured surface, roll out dough to fit a 10-in flan tin with a removable bottom. Place dough in a pie plate without stretching.
╕Beat cream cheese, oil, sugar, egg yolks, cornstarch, vanilla and milk in a large bowl until smooth. Beat egg whites until stiff, fold into cream cheese mixture. Pour into pastry shell. Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Turn off oven. Let cheesecake cool in oven with door open slightly. Remove cooled cheesecake from tin and serve.
