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No Bake Chocolate Almond Cheesecake
Crust: 2 c. finely crushed vanilla wafer crumbs 1 c. ground toasted almonds 1/2 c. butter, melted 1/2 c. sugar Filling: 12 oz. milk chocolate pieces 1/2 c. milk 1 envelope unflavored gelatin 16 oz. cream cheese, softened 1/2 c. sour cream 1/2 tsp. almond extract 1/2 c. whipping cream, whipped
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Warm Herb & Beef Salad
1 lb. flank steak, partially frozen 1/2 c. red wine vinegar 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 Tsps. dried basil leaves 1 tsp. sugar 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 6 c. torn mixed greens ( like spinach or Boston lettuce) 1 Tb. olive oil 1 medium onion, cut in thin wedges 1 medium red bell…
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Bonanza Bread
1 c. sifted all purpose flour 1 c. whole wheat flour 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. baking soda 2 tsps. baking powder 2/3 c. nonfat dry milk powder 1/3 c. wheat germ 1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar 1/4 c. chopped walnuts 1/2 c. unsalted dry roasted peanuts, chopped 1/2 c. raisins 3 eggs 1/2…
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Pecan Corn Bread Dressing
2 c. chopped pecans 2 1/2 c. finely chopped scallions 1 c. finely chopped celery 3/4 c. chopped parsley 1/2 c. finely chopped carrot 1 tsp. dried thyme leaves Salt & pepper 1 1/2 c. butter, melted & cooled 1/2 c. chicken stock
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Chicken and Lime
Flour seasoned with salt & pepper 3 whole chicken breasts, split 2 Tbs. butter 2 Tbs. oil 1 onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, chopped 1 Tb. ground coriander 1/2 tsp. chili powder 1/2 tsp. ground ginger 1/2 tsp. turmeric 1/2 c. lime juice 1 1/2 c. dry white wine 3 Tbs. sugar Grated rind of…
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Sticky Roasted Chicken
2 tsps. salt 1 tsp. paprika 3/4 tsp. cayenne pepper 1/2 tsp. onion powder 1/2 tsp. thyme 1/2 tsp. white pepper 1/4 tsp. garlic powder 1/4 tsp. black pepper 1 3-lb chicken 1 c. chopped onions
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Fudgey Saucepan Brownies
1 c. butter 1 c. chopped nuts 3/4 c. cocoa Powdered sugar 2 1/4 c. sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1/2 tsp. salt 3 eggs 1 1/4 c. all purpose flour 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1 c. semi sweet chocolate chips
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Chewy Brownies
1 c. butter 4 squares unsweetened chocolate 4 eggs, beaten 1 tsp. baking powder 2 c. sugar 2 tsp. vanilla 1/4 tsp. salt 1 c. all purpose flour 2 c. chopped pecan
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Golden Carrot Dessert Sauce
1/2 c. sugar 3 Tbs. flour 1/4 tsp. salt 1 c. boiling water 1/4 c. minced carrot 2 Tbs. orange juice 2 Tbs. lemon juice 3 Tbs. cold unsalted butter, cubed
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Macaroni with Ham & Cheese
1/2 lb. macaroni 3/4 lb. ham, sliced 1/4 lb. mushrooms 1/2 lb. sharp Cheddar cheese 3 Tbs. butter 1 Tb. flour 2 c. milk 1/8 tsp. nutmeg Black pepper to taste 1/2 c. finely chopped onion 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper 1 c. heavy cream 3 Tbs. Parmesan cheese
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Trio’s Southwestern Pork with Mango Sauce
24 1 1/2-oz. medallions of pork tenderloin Vegetable oil to coat Southwestern Seasoning (see recipe) 3 c. diced fresh mango 3 c. diced plum tomatoes 2/3 c. fresh lime juice 3/4 tsp. salt 1/4 c. fresh chives, cut 1/2″ long Mango Sauce: 2 c. canned mango pulp (see note) 1 Tb. lime juice
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Marinated Pork Loin
Boneless center-cut pork loin, about 3 lbs. 6 cloves garlic 2 c. tawny port 1/2 c. dark brown sugar 1/2 c. soy sauce 2 Tbs. dry mustard 1 tsp. hot chili oil or pinch cayenne pepper
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Surprise Cake
1 box yellow cake mix 1/2 c. butter 2 eggs 8 oz. cream cheese 1/4 c. butter 1 egg 1 c. powdered sugar or to taste 1 can blueberry pie filling, optional
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Chocolate 4 Layer Dessert
1 1/2 sticks butter, melted 1 c. flour 1 c. chopped pecans 16 oz. cream cheese, softened 1 1/2 c. powdered sugar 1 small Cool Whip 2 boxes instant chocolate pudding 1 large Cool Whip Toasted pecans, optional
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Spiced Apple Pudding
2 c. apple juice 1 Tb. cornstarch 1/2 c. milk 1 whole large egg 1 large egg yolk 1 Tb. plus 1 1/2 tsps. sugar 1/8 tsp. allspice 1/2 c. heavy cream 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
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Carrot Souffle Surprise
2 c. cooked carrots 4 Tbs. butter 2 Tbs. flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1 scant tsp. cinnamon 1/2 c. sugar 1 c. milk 3 eggs, beaten Topping: 1 c. brown sugar 1/3 c. flour 1 c. broken pecans 1/3 c. butter
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Crispy Chicken Wings
1/2 c. margarine 3 lbs. chicken wings 1 c. unsifted all purpose flour 1 tsp. onion salt 1/2 tsp. pepper
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Santa Fe Party Dip
16 oz. refried beans 4 oz. chopped green chiles, drained 1 envelope taco seasoning mix 2 avocados, seeded & peeled 1 Tb. lemon juice 6 Tb. taco sauce or to taste 1 c. sour cream Shredded lettuce, shredded cheese, chips 1 tomato chopped
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Beef Stifado
2 1/2 lbs. stew beef, cut into 1-inch pieces 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 Tbs. olive oil 2 c. water 1 c. dry red wine 1/3 c. tomato paste 1 Tb. packed brown sugar 1 tsp. ground cumin & sugar 3 cinnamon sticks 2 bay leaves 1 1/2 lbs. white boiling onions, peeled 1/4 c.…
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Shish Kebabs
3 1/2 lbs. lean meat, cut in cubes Sauce: 1 1/2 c. red wine vinegar 1 1/3 c. salad oil 1 tsp. salt 1 Tbs. thyme 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 2 cloves garlic 1/3 c. soy sauce 1 tsp. pepper 1 tsp. dry mustard Onions, bell pepper, whole mushrooms
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Beef Stir Fry with Blue Cheese
1 lb. boneless beef top round steak, trimmed 8 oz. plain yogurt 1/4 c. crumbled blue cheese 2 Tbs. cornstarch 1/2 tsp. instant beef bouillon granules Nonstick spray coating 2 c. broccoli flowerets 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced 2 medium onions, cut in thin wedges 1 tsp. cooking oil 3/4 c. water 1 medium tomato,…
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Pot Roast Dinner
3/4 lb. boneless beef chuck roast 1 tsp. salad oil 1/2 tsp. salt Dash pepper 3/4 c. water 2 carrots, pared and halved 1 small onion, peeled, quartered 2 medium potatoes, pared and quartered Parsley for garnish
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Risotto
3 c. chicken broth 3 Tbs. butter 3 Tbs. finely chopped onion 1 Tb. finely chopped garlic 1 c. converted rice Salt & pepper to taste 1/4 c. dry white wine 4 Tbs. freshly grated parmesan cheese
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Dark and Stormy
2 1/2 oz. Pusser’s rum Ginger beer (Pinder’s Old Bahamian is a good brand) 1/4 section, fresh limes
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Pina Colada
3/4 c. crushed ice 1 1/2 oz. dark rum 1/2 oz. brandy 4 oz. pineapple juice 2 oz. canned sweetened coconut cream
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Vietnamese Beef Salad
For marinade: 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 fresh hot pepper, halved, seeds removed 3 green onions, white part chopped 1 Tb. sugar 1 Tb. nuoc mam (fish sauce) 1 Tb. lime juice 1 Tb. sesame oil 1 lb. beef sirloin 2 Tbs. peanut oil For salad: 1/2 lb. rice vermicelli 1 carrot, peeled & shredded…
