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Appetizer -- Mediterranean Quesadillas
1 small sweet onion, chopped
1 Tbsp. olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups baby spinach
4 oz. feta cheese
3 oz. cream cheese
One half cup ricotta cheese
1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
One quarter tsp. ground cumin
One quarter tsp. ground nutmeg
Salt and pepper to taste
4 8-inch flour...Read more
Dessert -- Whipped Raspberry Pie
Two thirds cup boiling water
1 4-oz. package raspberry gelatin
One half cup cold water
Ice cubes
3 cups whipped topping
1 9-inch graham cracker piecrust
Combine boiling water with gelatin and stir until gelatin is dissolved. Add enough ice to the one half cup cold water to make 1 full cup. Pour gelatin mixture into...Read more
Main Course -- Fettuccine with Shrimp Sauce
One half pound fettuccine noodles
1 and one half cup chicken broth
One quarter cup dry white wine
One half tsp. dried marjoram
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 cup milk
One third cup Swiss cheese, shredded
Combine chicken broth, wine and marjoram in a saucepan and bring to a boil...Read more
Appetizer -- Cheddar Cheese Bacon Bites
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
One third cup mayonnaise
1 3-oz. jar real bacon bits
1 baguette, sliced into one quarter inch slices
Combine cheese, mayonnaise and bacon bits and spread about 1 tablespoon on each slice of bread. Bake on an ungreased baking sheet at 425 degrees for 5 - 7 minutes or until cheese is melted.
The ...Read more
Dessert -- Gingerbread
One quarter pound butter softened
One quarter cup brown sugar
Three quarters cup molasses
1 tsp. ground ginger
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
One quarter cup milk
2 cups flour
Three quarters tsp. baking soda
Three quarters tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
2 eggs beaten
1 tsp. ...Read more
Main Course -- Arugula Salad
One half lb. Arugula
1 fresh yellow pepper thinly sliced
One half cup fresh mushrooms sliced
One quarter cup green onions sliced
2 Tbsp. olive oil
4 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. sugar
One half tsp. dry mustard
One half tsp. salt
One half tsp. pepper
Place washed Arugula, yellow pepper, ...Read more
Appetizer -- Eggplant Spread
1 eggplant
1 medium onion peeled and diced
2 garlic cloves minced
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
2 Tbsp. parsley
Bake eggplant at 350 degrees for 30 - 35 minutes. Peel and dice eggplant. Place eggplant and remaining ingredients in a food processor and blend...Read more
Main Course -- Adobo with Garlic Fried Rice
1 kilo meat (2.2 pounds), cut into chunks (your choice of pork or chicken)
1 cup vinegar
1 head garlic, crushed
One half cup soy sauce
One half cup water
1 tsp. peppercorns
1 Tbsp. oil
Wash pork or chicken meat; place in a cooking pan, and mix in other ingredients. Cover the pan and bring mixture to ...Read more
Appetizer -- Mini Vegetable Lumpia with Garlic-Vinegar Dip
2 Tbsp. olive oil
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 medium-sized onion, finely chopped
One half cup green beans, finely sliced
One half cup carrots, finely chopped
One half cup celery, finely chopped
1 cup bean sprouts
Pepper to taste
Soy sauce to taste
1 tsp. sesame oil
Mini ...Read more
Dessert -- Lemon Pound Cake
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
1 cup sour cream
3 cups all purpose flour, sifted
One quarter tsp. salt
One half tsp. baking powder
One quarter tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. lemon extract
1 tsp. almond extract
2 tsp. vanilla
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream together butter and ...Read more
Main Course -- Garlic Parmesan Chicken
6 to 8 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
One half cup butter
2 cloves garlic minced
1 cup bread crumbs
Two thirds cup parmesan cheese
One third cup fresh chopped parsley
Salt and pepper to taste
Melt butter with garlic in a saucepan. Mix together bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, parsley, salt and pepper. Dip...Read more
Starter -- Welsh Rarebit
One half pound cheddar cheese (cut into small cubes)
1 Tbsp. butter
One half tsp. dry mustard
Dash or two or cayenne pepper
1 egg beaten
Salt and pepper to taste
One half cup of beer
Wheat toast
Melt cheese and butter slowly over low heat. Stir constantly until mixture is liquefied. Add dry mustard ...Read more
Dessert -- Tropical Fruit Macaroons
2 cups flaked coconut
1 cup dried cherries, chopped
1 cup dried pineapple, chopped
3 egg whites
Two-thirds cup sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
One quarter tsp. ground ginger
One quarter cup Macadamia nuts, chopped
Combine sugar, cinnamon and ginger. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Slowly add sugar mixture...Read more
Main Course -- Vegetable Paella
2 large onions, diced
One quarter cup extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic
2 fresh tomatoes, chopped
4 cups brown rice, uncooked
6 cups chicken broth
1 phial saffron filaments
2 cups water
1 cup fresh green beans cut into one half inch pieces
1 12-oz. jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained...Read more
Appetizer -- Super Nachos
1 large bag of tortilla chips
1 pound lean ground beef
1 package taco seasoning mix
1 15-oz. can refried beans
1 15-oz. can black olives, sliced
1 cup cheddar cheese
1 cup Monterrey Jack cheese
1 cup mozzarella cheese
1 15-oz. can black beans
1 8-oz. jar pickled jalapeno pepper slices
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Dessert -- Easy Trifle
1 angel food cake (store bought will work just fine)
1 jar raspberry preserves
3 cups prepared custard
One third cup cream sherry
One quarter cup sliced almonds
Whipped cream for topping
Cut angel food cake into 3 equal parts. Spread raspberry preserves on the top of the bottom layer. Drizzle half of the sherry on ...Read more
Main Course -- White Chili
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
4 boneless chicken breasts cut into one half inch pieces
1 white onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 stalks celery, chopped
3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and sliced
1 16-oz. can navy beans
1 10-oz. package white shoepeg corn
1 15-oz. can chicken broth
1 tsp. ground ...Read more
Appetizer -- Tuna Mango Spread
2 7-oz. cans solid white tuna
6 Tbsp. mango chutney, chopped
4 Tbsp. chives, chopped
4 Tbsp. fresh dill, chopped
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. Serve on crackers or toast points.
The Skinny: Use tuna packed in water