Archive for June, 2010

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Grilled Shrimp Scampi

Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup lemon juice 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 tablespoon minced garlic ground black pepper to taste crushed red pepper flakes to taste (optional) 1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined Directions 1. In a large, non-reactive bowl, stir together the olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, garlic, and [...]

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Linguine with Kalamata Olives and Prosciutto

Ingredients 8 oz linguine 4 Tbsp olive oil 3 Tbsp chopped prosciutto 1 Tbsp chopped garlic 1/2 cup wild mushrooms**, sliced 2 Tbsp kalamata olives, pitted and chopped 1 Tbsp green olives, pitted and chopped 2 Tbsp chopped Italian parsley 1/4 cup red wine 2 cups herb tomato sauce 1 Tbsp Parmesan cheese, shredded Procedures [...]

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Middle Eastern Turkey Dogs

This is a VERY simple way to enjoy Middle Eastern flavors in an American format… the hot dog! Serve on a bun or wrapped in a pita. I like adding banana-ketchup, but any condiment will do! Tahini might be appropriate. Rice or couscous or an Israeli salad would make a fine side dish. Use ground turkey with a 7% or 8% fat content, as the super lean turkey will be harder to cook with.

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Blue Cabbage

1 Head purple cabbage; chopped fine 1 sm Peeled onion; quartered 4 Whole cloves; up to 6 1 lg Apple; quartered 3 tb Vinegar 1 tb Sugar; up to 2 1 tb Flour; up to 2 2 tb Oil Combine cabbage, onion, cloves, apple, vinegar, 1/2 of sugar, and oil in a large pot or [...]

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Pressure Cooker Pork Tenderloin

Moist and flavorful.

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Cheesy Herb and Beef Bites

10 thin slices roast beef, about 4 inches in diameter (from 6-oz package) 1/4 cup garlic-and-herbs spreadable cheese (from 4- to 6.5-oz container) 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper 2 unpeeled cucumbers, cut into 40 slices 1.Unfold each beef slice so that it is flat. Spread each slice with 1 teaspoon cheese and 1 [...]

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Apple Butter Recipe

Ingredients 4 lbs of good cooking apples (we use Granny Smith or Gravenstein) 1 cup apple cider vinegar 2 cups water Sugar (about 4 cups, see cooking instructions) Salt 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon allspice Grated rind and juice of 1 lemon Equipment Needed 1 wide 8-quart pan (Stainless steel or [...]

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Kickin’ Meatballs

A zippy new take on the traditional meatball dish, the real secret in the flavor is the combination of the cumin, dill, and pepperjack cheese, which leaves the meatballs nice and moist and has everyone asking for seconds!

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Stuffed Fiesta Burgers

What You Need! 1 lb. ground beef 1 pkg. (1-1/4 oz.) TACO BELL® HOME ORIGINALS® Taco Seasoning Mix 1/4 cup PHILADELPHIA Chive & Onion Cream Cheese Spread 1/3 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese 4 hamburger buns, lightly toasted 1/2 cup TACO BELL® HOME ORIGINALS® Thick ‘N Chunky Medium Salsa 1 avocado, cut into 8 slices [...]

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Good Old Fashioned Pancakes

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon white sugar 1 1/4 cups milk 1 egg 3 tablespoons butter, melted Directions In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Make a well in the center and pour in the milk, egg and [...]