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Tuesday, July 25, 2017

Double-Post Tuesday

Besides being Taco Tuesday, it's also Double-Post Tuesday. Here are today's six yummy recipes to help you through the day including Crockpot Maple BBQ Chicken Sandwiches and Rosalie's Cheese Cake. Enjoy!

ROSALIE'S CHEESE CAKE

This is from one of our neighbors when I was growing up in New York. Very yummy!

This recipe can be found in my e-cookbook, Off the Wall Cooking.

3 egg yolks

1/2 C evaporated milk

3/4 C sugar

1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

2 T unbleached flour, sifted

juice of 1/2 lemon

8 oz. (1 C) cottage cheese

3 T melted butter

3 egg whites

8 oz. cream cheese

Beat egg yolks with sugar & flour until lemon yellow. Add cream cheese, cottage cheese & flour. Add milk, vanilla & lemon juice. Beat all together & add melted butter during process. Stiffly beat egg whites & fold into mixture. Put into buttered spring form pan & bake at 350 degrees until brown, about 1 hour.

CRAZY CAKE #1

No idea where this came from.

1/3 C oil

1 1/4 C flour

2 oz. unsweetened Chocolate

1/2 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt

1 egg

1/2 tsp. vanilla

1 C sugar

3/4 C water

Place in 9" square pan in order give & beat with fork until smooth (about 2 minutes). Scrape bottom & sides after 1 minute of beating. Spread batter evenly in pan. Sprinkle with 1/2 C chocolate bits. Arrange walnuts over top. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

STATE FAIR CORN DOGS

1 c. flour

3/4 c. yellow cornmeal

2 tbsp. sugar

2 tbsp. baking powder

1 tbsp. dry mustard

1 tsp. salt

1 c. milk

1 egg

2 tbsp. shortening

Mix dry ingredients. Cut in shortening. Add milk and slightly beaten egg. Mix quickly until nearly smooth. Pour batter into a tall glass for dunking hot dogs. Fry in hot deep fat until golden brown.

CROCKPOT MAPLE BBQ CHICKEN SANDWICHES

1/2 C. maple flavored syrup

2 T. prepared mustard

2 T. Worcestershire sauce

2 t. lemon juice

1/2 t. chili powder

1/4 t. garlic powder

4 boneless, skinned chicken breasts

Place all ingredients in crockpot & cook on LOW for about 7 to 8 hours or until chicken is done.

You can either eat the breasts whole or shred them on buns or rice for more points.

4 servings = 225 calories, 4g fat, 1g fiber.

5 points per serving

From: Weight Watchers crockpot email list

HERB CHICKEN TORTELLINI SALAD

This is from FamilyTime, and starts off, “Fresh spinach and Herb Chicken Tortellini combine for a salad to remember. Serve with breadsticks and glasses of ice cold Nestea with a splash of lemonade.”

Serves: Varies; Prep Time: 15 minutes; Cook Time: Varies

To view this online, click here.

Ingredients

1 package BUITONI® Refrigerated Herb Chicken Tortellini

1 ready-to-use spinach

1 cup mozzarella cheese, diced

1 marinated artichoke hearts

1 cup ripe olives, sliced

1/3 cup roasted red peppers

1 cup Caesar salad dressing

1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Directions

Combine pasta, spinach, mozzarella cheese, artichokes, olives and roasted peppers in medium bowl. Add dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

BASIL AND TOMATO CHICKEN BREASTS

This is from Derrick Riches, who runs the Barbecue & Grilling site for The Spruce. Derrick wrote, “This is a great way to prepare chicken breasts. The combination of tomatoes, basil, and balsamic vinegar gives this dish a fantastic Italian-inspired flavor.”

Time: 24 minutes; Prep Time: 12 minutes; Cook Time: 12 minutes; Yield: Serves 4

To view this online, click here.

Ingredients

4 chicken breasts, skinless and deboned

4-6 tomatoes, quartered

1/2 cup balsamic vinegar

1/4 cup fresh basil, loosely packed

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon sea salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper, ground

1/2 teaspoon pepper flakes, optional

Directions

Combine garlic, tomatoes, vinegar, oil, basil, black pepper, and salt in a food processor. Reserve a small amount of the chopped tomatoes and chopped basil for garnish.

In a large resealable plastic bag, add chicken and 3/4 of the marinade. Make sure chicken is well coated. Seal bag and allow to marinate for 2-4 hours in the refrigerator. In a small saucepan, bring the reserved 1/4 of the marinade to a boil for 1 minute, reduce heat and allow mixture to simmer for 5-8 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

Preheat grill. Place chicken on grill and cook on medium heat for 10-12 minutes, turning once. Remove chicken from heat, top with cooked sauce and garnish with diced tomatoes or chopped basil.

Friday, June 20, 2014

Weekend Meals

It's Friday, which means the end of the work week and the beginning of the weekend. Here's offerings for good weekend meals. Enjoy!

BROWN SUGAR & ALMOND COFFEECAKE

This is from Macrina Bakery in Seattle, Washington. If I ever get around to doing a road trip, this is one place I wouldn't mind checking out. The bakery has an emailing list; this is from that list. The email started with, "This coffeecake is a stand-out favorite among our brunch customers. I like to use fresh berries whenever possible, but frozen fruit will also work well in this recipe."

Makes 1 (9-inch square) cake

4 cups all-purpose unbleached flour

2-1/2 tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp salt

10 ounces (2-1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature

1-3/4 cups light brown sugar

5 eggs

1/2 cup whole milk

2 tsp pure almond extract

2 tsp pure vanilla extract

1 cup buttermilk

2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries

1 cup whole almonds, coarsely chopped

Powdered sugar

Preheat oven to 325° F. Oil a 9" square pan

Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a large bowl. Toss with your hands and set aside. Combine butter and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer. Using the paddle attachment, mix on medium speed for 5 to 8 minutes to cream the butter. The mixture should be smooth and pale in color.

In a medium bowl, combine eggs, milk, and almond and vanilla extracts. Mix with a whisk. Add a small amount of egg mixture to the bowl of creamed butter and mix on medium speed until fully incorporated. Continue adding small amounts until all of the egg mixture is mixed into the butter. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula and mix for another 30 seconds.

Remove the bowl from your stand mixer. Alternately add small amounts of the flour mixture and the buttermilk to the bowl, mixing with a wooden spoon just until all the ingredients are incorporated. Fold in the raspberries taking care not to smash the fruit. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle chopped almonds over the top.

Bake on center rack of oven for about 1 hour, or until glolden brown. Test center of cake with a skewer. It will come out clean when the cake is finished. Let cool for 20 minutes on a wire rack, then dust with powdered sugar and cut into pieces. This coffeecake will be fragile until it has completely cooled, so remove the warm pieces carefully, using a pie server to lift the pieces out of the pan.

STATE FAIR CORN DOGS

Not sure where this recipe came from, except that it was in an email from the past.

1 C. flour

3/4 C. yellow cornmeal

2 tbsp. sugar

2 tbsp. baking powder

1 tbsp. dry mustard

1 tsp. salt

1 C. milk

1 egg

2 tbsp. shortening

Mix dry ingredients. Cut in shortening. Add milk and slightlybeaten egg. Mix quickly until nearly smooth. Pour batter into a tall glass for dunking hot dogs. Fry in hot deep fat until golden brown.

PASTA ROMA SOUP

From another long-ago emailing list; again, not sure where it's from, except that the recipe says, "Mimics Olive Garden's soup."

Cook Time: 25 minutes; Serves 4.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup uncooked miniature pasta bow ties

2 cans (approx. 15 ounces each) garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed

6 slices bacon, cooked, drained, chopped

1/4 cup olive oil

3/4 cup chopped onions

1 cup chopped celery

1 small clove garlic, minced

1 cup julienne-cut carrots

1 can (14.5 ounces) tomatoes, diced

4 cups chicken broth

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/8 teaspoon ground rosemary

2 tablespoons fresh minced parsley

Preparation:

Cook bow tie pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside. Add garbanzo beans to food processor and pulse until beans are well mashed. Scrape down sides of work bowl occasionally. Set aside. Heat oil in a Dutch oven or stockpot. Add carrots, onions, celery and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes on medium heat. Add remaining ingredients except pasta and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook stirring occasionally for 20 minutes. Keep warm. Add pasta to finished soup, heat through, and serve immediately.

SLOW-COOK VEGGIE CHILI

From http://www.mydailymoment.com/

Serves: 8

Ingredients

1/2 cup olive oil

4 onions, chopped

2 green bell peppers, seeded and chopped

2 red bell peppers, seeded and chopped

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 (14 oz.) package firm tofu, drained and cubed

4 (15.5 oz.) cans black beans, drained

2 (15 oz.) cans crushed tomatoes

2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. ground black pepper

2 tsp. ground cumin

6 tbsp. chili powder

2 tbsp. dried oregano

2 tbsp. distilled white vinegar

1 tbsp. liquid hot pepper sauce, such as Tabasco

Directions

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions; cook and stir until they start to become soft. Add the green peppers, red peppers, garlic and tofu; cook and stir until vegetables are lightly browned and tender, the whole process should take about 10 minutes.

Pour the black beans into the slow cooker and set to Low. Stir in the sauted vegetables and tomatoes. Season with salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, oregano, vinegar and hot pepper sauce; Stir gently and cover. Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours.

Additional Tips: Ready in 6 hours 10 min

CREAMY IRISH POTATO SOUP

This recipe comes from Campbell's Kitchen; to view this recipe online, click here. The recipe starts off, "This rich and creamy potato soup is subtly flavored with celery and green onions. It's the kind of soup you'll want to savor slowly...even though it's ready in just 35 minutes."

Prep. time: 15 minutes; Cooking time: 25 minutes; Serves: 5 servings (1 1/4 cups each)

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter

4 medium green onion, sliced (about 1/2 cup)

1 stalk celery, sliced (about 1/2 cup)

1 3/4 cups Swanson® Chicken Broth, (Regular, Natural Goodness® or Certified Organic)

1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

3 medium potato, sliced 1/4-inch thick (about 3 cups)

1 1/2 cups milk

Directions

Heat the butter in a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and celery and cook until they're tender.

Stir the broth, black pepper and potatoes in the saucepan and heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.

Place half of the broth mixture and half of the milk in a blender or food processor. Cover and blend until smooth. Repeat with the remaining broth mixture and remaining milk. Return to the saucepan and heat through.

BEST MAC AND CHEESE

From My Daily Moment. Makes 6 servings; ready in 20 minutes

Ingredients

1 tbsp. butter

2 tbsp. all-purpose flour

1 1/4 cups skim milk

1 1/2 cup (6 oz.) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese

3 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese

1 tsp. low-sodium Worcestershire sauce

1/2 tsp. dry mustard

1/8 tsp. pepper

1/8 tsp. hot sauce

4 cups hot cooked medium elbow macaroni

Directions

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; add flour. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly with a wire whisk. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; add cheeses and next 4 ingredients, stirring until cheeses melt. Combine cheese sauce and macaroni in a bowl; stir well. Serve immediately.

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Emailing List Recipes

I was on several foodie and recipe emailing lists for a number of years and discovered many wonderful recipes while on them. Unfortunately, some of the lists closed, others slowed down, and the rest...It got so that if I didn't check certain email accounts in a timely way, I'd end up overwhelmed. Now I'm not on any of them, though there are times I really miss them.

Here are a few recipes found from a few of the lists. If the recipes have where they came from, I've included that info.

Fresh Apple Cake with Caramel Sauce

from: Bountiful Harvest Cookbook

Whoever posted this on the emailing list wrote, "I've had this recipe for years and make it often since Michigan has an abundance of apples. The caramel sauce is a special touch, especially when serving guests."

SERVINGS: 9

CATEGORY: Dessert

METHOD: Baked

TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 30 min.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup butter

3/4 cup sugar

1 egg

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

2 cups chopped peeled baking apples

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

CARAMEL SAUCE:

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

2 tablespoons cornstarch

1/2 cup light corn syrup

1/4 cup cream or evaporated milk

1/4 cup butter

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 egg, beaten

Directions:

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in the egg. Combine flour, baking soda, nutmeg and cinnamon; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in apples and walnuts. Turn into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until cake tests done.

Meanwhile, for caramel sauce, blend brown sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan. Add remaining ingredients; cook and stir until thickened, about 3 minutes. Serve cake warm or cold with warm caramel sauce.

Yield: 9 servings.

Nutrition Facts

One serving: (1 piece) Calories: 436 Fat: 21 g Saturated Fat: 11 g Cholesterol: 91 mg Sodium: 335 mg Carbohydrate: 60 g Fiber: 1 g Protein: 5 g

State Fair Corn Dogs

1 c. flour

3/4 c. yellow cornmeal

2 tbsp. sugar

2 tbsp. baking powder

1 tbsp. dry mustard

1 tsp. salt

1 c. milk

1 egg

2 tbsp. shortening

Mix dry ingredients. Cut in shortening. Add milk and slightlybeaten egg. Mix quickly until nearly smooth. Pour batter into a tall glass for dunking hot dogs. Fry in hot deep fat until golden brown.

Pumpkin Apple Butter

A great butter for spreading on your toast, muffins, bagels, crackers, you name it! You'll find this pumpkin apple butter recipe is easy to make. And, it is so tasty, that it will quickly disappear.

Makes: 3 cups

1 3/4 cups Solid Pack Pumpkin

1 cup Apple Juice

1 cup(about 1 medium) Peeled and grated Apple

1/2 Cup Packed Brown Sugar

3/4 Teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice

Combine pumpkin, apple juice, apple, sugar and pumpkin pie spice in medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Pour into container. Cover,chill. May be stored in refrigerator for up to two months.

Tiramisu

The email added, "A tiramisu made with sponge cake and sweetened cream cheese or mascarpone filling."

INGREDIENTS:

1 sponge cake (10-12 inch), about 3" tall

1/3 cup strong black coffee

5 tablespoons rum or brandy, good quality

1 1/2 pounds cream cheese or mascarpone cheese, room temperature

1 to 1/2 cups superfine or powdered sugar

sifted unsweetened cocoa powder

PREPARATION:

Cut across middle of sponge cake, making two even layers, each about 1 1/2 inches high. Combine coffee and brandy. Sprinkle enough of mixture over bottom half of cake to flavor strongly. Don't moisten cake too much. Beat room-temperature cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until sugar is completely dissolved and the cream cheese mixture is light and fluffy. Test for sweetness and add more sugar if necessary. Spread cut surface of bottom layer with half of the cheese mixture. Replace second layer and top this with remaining cheese mixture. Sprinkle top liberally with sifted cocoa. Refrigerate cake for at least 2 hours before cutting and serving.

Fettuccine Alfredo

"This fettuccine recipe is purported to be similar to a famous Italian restaurant's fettuccine dish," according to the email sender.

Ingredients:

8 ounces fettuccine

8 ounces cream cheese, cut in small pieces

3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 stick (8 tablespoons) butter

1/2 cup milk

Preparation:

Cook fettuccine in boiling salted water following package directions. In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, combine cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, butter, and milk, stirring constantly until smooth and hot. do not boil. Toss the hot cooked pasta lightly with sauce, coating well.

Serves 4.

Pasta Roma Soup

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Someone wrote that it "Mimics Olive Garden's soup." If you'd prefer a vegetarian version of this, you could use a soy "bacon" in place of the bacon and vegetable broth in place of the chicken broth.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup uncooked miniature pasta bow ties

2 cans (approx. 15 ounces each) garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed

6 slices bacon, cooked, drained, chopped

1/4 cup olive oil

3/4 cup chopped onions

1 cup chopped celery

1 small clove garlic, minced

1 cup julienne-cut carrots

1 can (14.5 ounces) tomatoes, diced

4 cups chicken broth

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/8 teaspoon ground rosemary

2 tablespoons fresh minced parsley

Preparation:

Cook bow tie pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside. Add garbanzo beans to food processor and pulse until beans are well mashed. Scrape down sides of work bowl occasionally. Set aside. Heat oil in a Dutch oven or stockpot. Add carrots, onions, celery and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes on medium heat. Add remaining ingredients except pasta and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook stirring occasionally for 20 minutes. Keep warm. Add pasta to finished soup, heat through, and serve immediately.

Serves 4.