Friday, December 21, 2012

Fig-and-Orange-Glazed Ham

Ingredients

  • 1 spiral-sliced half ham
  • 1 cup fig jam
  • 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
  • Grated zest of 1 orange
  • 1/3 cup fresh orange juice

Thursday, December 20, 2012

Eggnog Hot Chocolate

Ingredients
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups prepared eggnog
  • 1 cup Dark Cocoa Candy Melts Candy
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Whipped cream
  • Candy Curls

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Figgy Pudding

Ingredients


Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Black Forest Cheesecake


Ingredients

  • 18 whole Honey Maid Honey Grahams, finely crushed
  • 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, melted
  • 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
  • 5 packages (8 ounces each) Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla
  • 1 package (8 squares) semi-sweet baking chocolate, melted, slightly cooled
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup thawed prepared whipped topping

Friday, December 14, 2012

Cheesy Potato Casserole

Ingredients
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, ground
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/3 cup green onions, sliced
  • 1 bag Ore-Ida Country Style Hash Browns, thawed
  • 2 cups corn flakes, crushed
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Sugar Cookie Chex® Party Mix

Ingredients
  • 6 cups Rice Chex® cereal
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons corn syrup
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 ounce white baking chocolate or 1/4 cup vanilla milk chips
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons colored edible glitter or sugar sprinkles

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Salted Caramel Bacon Cordial Cups


Ingredients
  • 1-1/2 cups Dark Cocoa Candy Melts Candy
  • 3 containers (3.2 ounces each) vanilla prepared pudding
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped crisp-cooked bacon
  • 1 tablespoon caramel ice cream topping plus additional for drizzling
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
  • Sea salt

Monday, December 10, 2012

Gingersnap Popcorn Snack Mix

Ingredients
  • 2 quarts popped popcorn
  • Butter flavored cooking spray
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar substitute
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black or white pepper

Friday, December 7, 2012

Individual Pumpkin Pies

Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons Spice Islands Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup Karo Light Corn Syrup
  • 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin
  • 1 can (12 fluid ounces) evaporated milk
  • 18 baking cups size 2 1/2 inches
  • 18 vanilla wafers

Thursday, December 6, 2012

Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients
  • 1 pound Bob Evans Savory Sage Sausage OR 1 pound Bob Evans Italian Sausage Roll
  • 1/2 box frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained (10 ounces)
  • 1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup shredded Italian three cheese blend, divided
  • 50 cleaned mushroom caps



Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Horseradish and Chive Havarti Fondue

Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Pinot Grigio
  • 1 1/2 cups Horseradish and Chive Havarti, shredded (plus extra for garnish)
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • Cubed bread
  • Hard and soft pretzels
  • Tortilla chips
  • Pickles
  • Pita chips
  • Blanched vegetables
  • Fresh chives, chopped (optional)

Monday, December 3, 2012

Overnight Breakfast Casserole

Ingredients
  • 2 packages (12 ounces each) Johnsonville Original Breakfast Sausage Links
  • 6 English muffins, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup red pepper, chopped
  • 12 large eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup bacon bits

Friday, November 30, 2012

Soapapilla Cheesecake


2 cans Pillsbury Crescent rolls
2-8oz Cream Cheese (room temperature)
1 1/2 cups Sugar
1 tsp. Vanilla extract
1 tsp Cinnamon
1 stick butter (1/2 cup real butter not margarine)

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Broccoli with Fusilli and Red Pepper


Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups of Eat Smart Beneforté broccoli florets
  • 3 teaspoons salt, divided
  • 1/2 pound fusilli pasta
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into long thin strips
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 lemon zest
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Freshly grated Parmesan (optional)

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Potato-Crusted Ham Quiche

Ingredients
  • 2 cups of potatoes, raw and shredded
  • 1/4 cup onion, minced
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon chives, finely chopped
  • 3 eggs, divided
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
  • 3/4 cup smoked Gouda cheese, grated
  • 1 cup Smithfield Spiral Ham, fully cooked and chopped
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Monday, November 26, 2012

Flu Fighter



Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup spinach
  • 1/2 cup Swiss chard
  • 1/4 cup parsley
  • 1 kiwi (peeled)
  • 1/2 lime (peeled)
  • 1 banana (peeled)
  • 1/2 bell pepper (seeds and stem removed)
  • 1 inch fresh ginger root (peeled)

Preparation
    1. Add water to the max line of the large cup, and blast.
    2. Description
      Vitamin C, antioxidants, and anti-bacterial ginger help keep the immune system at its peak during the winter months.
Source
NutriBullet




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    Wednesday, November 21, 2012

    Turkey and Corn Enchilada Casserole

    Ingredients
    First Layer
    • 1 15-ounce can corn, drained
    • 1 15-ounce can creamed corn
    • 8 ounces sour cream (non-fat)
    • 1/2 cup ricotta (low-fat)
    • 1 8 1/2-ounce package corn bread mix

    Tuesday, November 20, 2012

    Turkey Potato Cheesy Breakfast Casserole


    Ingredients
    • 2 cups cubed turkey
    • 1 cup low-fat sour cream
    • 1 10-ounce can cream of chicken soup
    • 1/4 cup milk
    • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
    • 1 bag (30 ounces) frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
    • 1/2 onion, diced
    • 1/2 cup corn flake cereal
    • 1 cup Wholly Guacamole
    Preparation
      1. In mixing bowl, combine turkey, sour cream, soup, milk, 1/2 cup cheese, hash browns and onion.
      2. Spread in bottom of 2 quart dish (greased).
      3. Bake, uncovered, at 350°F for 1 hour.
      4. Add additional 1/2 cup of cheese and corn flake cereal, and bake another 5 to 10 minutes until bubbly and slightly browned.
      5. Let cool for 10 minutes and serve with a dollop of Wholly Guacamole.
    Serves
    Serves 8
     Source
    © 2012 All rights reserved. 

    Monday, November 19, 2012

    Cranberry Sausage Classic Dressing

    Ingredients
    • 1 1/2 pounds pork sausage, crumbled
    • 1/4 cup butter, unsalted
    • 1 cup celery, chopped
    • 1 cup onion, chopped
    • 2 teaspoons garlic cloves, chopped
    • 2 6-ounce packages of Mrs. Cubbison's Classic Seasoned Dressing
    • 1 cup walnuts
    • 1 cup cranberries, dried sweet
    • 1 each Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, chopped 1/2-inch
    • 1 tablespoon sage, fresh, chopped
    • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth

    Preparation
      1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
      2. Place sausage in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown.
      3. Stir in butter, celery, onion and garlic; sauté until translucent.
      4. In a large mixing bowl, combine dressing, prepared sausage and vegetable mixture, walnuts, cranberries, apple, sage and chicken broth.
      5. Transfer mixture to medium buttered baking dish. Bake covered in preheated oven 30 minutes; uncover and bake additional 20 minutes until lightly browned.


    Preparation Time
    30 minutes

    Cook Time
    50 minutes





    Serves
    Servings 10



     

    Thursday, November 15, 2012

    Ginger Almonds

    Ingredients


    • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 2 teaspoons olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
    • 1 dried arbol chile, stemmed and broken into small pieces
    • 1 pound whole natural almonds
    • 1 tablespoon less-sodium soy sauce
    • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

    Wednesday, November 14, 2012

    Roasted Broccoli

    Ingredients
    • 1 1/2 cups of Eat Smart Beneforté broccoli florets
    • 3 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
    • 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan
    • 3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
    • 1 teaspoon chopped basil (optional)

    Preparation
      1. Preheat oven to 425ºF.
      2. In large bowl, toss broccoli with garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper.
      3. Place broccoli in a single layer on baking sheet. Roast for 15 to 20 minutes, turning once during cooking, until crisp-tender.
      4. Remove broccoli immediately to serving bowl and toss with lemon juice and zest, Parmesan, pine nuts and basil. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot.








    Serves
    Serves 4





    Source
    Beneforté



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    Tuesday, November 13, 2012

    Chipotle Corn Bread Muffins


    Ingredients
    • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
    • 3/4 cup yellow corn meal
    • 1 1/2 tablespoons chipotle chile, ground
    • 1 tablespoon baking powder
    • 1 tablespoon sugar
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1/2 teaspoon Chef Paul Prudhomme's Pork & Veal Magic
    • 3/4 cup apple juice
    • 2 cups corn kernels
    • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
    • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
    • 1 cup freshly grated Romano cheese

    Monday, November 12, 2012

    Double Spaghetti Squash

    Toss strands of tender pasta and golden squash with reduced-calorie margarine, Parmesan and herbs, for a melt-in-your mouth side dish.
    • 1
    • medium spaghetti squash (3 pounds)
    • 4
    • ounces uncooked spaghetti, broken in half
    • 1/4
    • cup chopped fresh parsley
    • 2
    • tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
    • 2
    • tablespoons reduced-calorie margarine, melted
    • 1
    • tablespoon fresh oregano leaves or 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
    • 1/2
    • teaspoon garlic salt

    Tuesday, November 6, 2012

    Coffee Jerky

    Ingredients
    The meat:
    1 1/2 lb. flank steak
    The marinade:
    1 bottle (16 oz.) La Colombe Pure Black Bottled Coffee or 16oz cold coffee
    3/4 cup maple syrup
    1 tsp. Habanero chile powder
    1/2 tsp. liquid smoke (strong stuff made from a manufacturing process of smoking wet chips and then distilling that smoke to a liquid)
    3 tbs. soy sauce

    Sunday, November 4, 2012

    Great omelets


    • 3-4 eggs
    • tbsp of milk
    • 3 strips of bacon
    • any other ingredients you like to add as filling

    Pork Roast


    • 1 pork roast
    • 1 packet of onion soup
    • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
    • 1 tbsp garlic salt
    • 1 cup of double strong Lapsang Souchong(smoked tea). 1/4 teaspoon of liquid smoke can replace this 
    • 4-5 russet or any potato you like
    • 2 hand fulls of mini carrots 

    Thursday, November 1, 2012

    Butternut Squash Soup

    Ingredients

    • 1 (2 to 3 pound) butternut squash, peeled and seeded
    • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • 1 medium onion, chopped
    • 6 cups chicken stock
    • Nutmeg
    • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

    Wednesday, October 31, 2012

    Pumpkin stuffed with Everything Good


    
    Photo By: TK
    • 1 pumpkin, about 3 pounds
    • Salt and freshly ground pepper
    • 1/4 pound stale bread, thinly sliced and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
    • 1/4 pound cheese, such as Gruyère, Emmenthal, cheddar, or a combination, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
    • 2–4 garlic cloves (to taste), split, germ removed, and coarsely chopped
    • 4 slices bacon, cooked until crisp, drained, and chopped (my addition)
    • About 1/4 cup snipped fresh chives or sliced scallions (my addition)
    • 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme (my addition)
    • About 1/3 cup heavy cream
    • Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg

    Monday, October 29, 2012

    Pumpkin Turnovers

    Fresh Pumpkin Filling
    • 4 to 5 pound pumpkin (orange or striped)
    • 2 cups water
    • 3 cinnamon sticks
    • 5 whole cloves
    • 16 ounces piloncillo or 2 cups packed dark brown sugar

    Thursday, October 25, 2012

    Pumpkin Lasagna

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup pumpkin puree
    • 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
    • 1 medium onion, chopped
    • 4 to 6 cloves garlic, sliced
    • 1 pound spicy Italian sausage, casings removed
    • 1/2 cup red wine
    • 1 28-ounce can tomato sauce
    • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
    • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
    • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
    • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
    • 1 16-ounce box lasagna noodles
    • 1 large egg
    • 2 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
    • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
    • 1/2 cup shredded romano cheese
    • 1 large zucchini, very thinly sliced

    Wednesday, October 24, 2012

    Awesome Pot Roast Recipe: (Brenda’s Recipe)

    Ingredients
    1 1/4 cups organic mushroom broth (like Pacific)
    1 can (10 3/4 ounces) of condensed cream of mushroom soup
    1 onion thinly sliced
    2 garlic cloves finely minced
    2 bay leaves
    ¼ cup olive oil (or you can use olive oil spray)
    1 1/4 cups of beef broth
    1 ¼ cups of water
    5 ½ pounds of boneless chuck roast

    Tuesday, October 23, 2012

    Enchiladas


     
    • 1  16 oz can of chicken or  comparable amount of chicken.
    • 1 jar of enchilada sauce
    • 6-7 tortillas 
    • 1 Package of shredded cheese
    • 1 can of black black beans

    Monday, October 22, 2012

    Curry Chicken Stars

    Ingredients
    • 1 can (4.25 ounces) Underwood Chicken Spread
    • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
    • 1/4 cup red bell pepper, sliced
    • 2 tablespoons green onion, chopped
    • 1 tablespoon Polaner Fancy Fruit Apricot Spread
    • 1/4 teaspoon curry powder
    • 1 can (8 ounces) frozen crescent dinner rolls


    Friday, October 19, 2012

    Potato-Crusted Pork Chops with Pesto Sauce

    Ingredients

    For the Pork:

    • 5 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves stripped
    • 3 sprigs fresh marjoram, leaves stripped
    • 1 clove garlic
    • Grated zest of 1 lemon
    • 3 cups potato chips (regular or thick-cut)
    • 2 pounds bone-in, center-cut pork loin roast
    • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
    • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
    • 2 tablespoons dijon mustard

    Wednesday, October 17, 2012

    Trail Mix Muffins

    Ingredients:
    ¼ cup Quinoa
    2/3 cup whole wheat pastry flour
    2/3 cup all purpose flour
    2 teaspoons baking powder
    ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    ½ cup packed dark brown sugar
    ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons crunchy peanut butter
    ¼ cup unsalted butter cut into small chunks, plus more for greasing
    1 large egg yolk at room temp
    1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    2/3 c. low-fat milk
    1/3 cup dried cranberries
    1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chops 2 large egg whites at room temp

    Monday, October 15, 2012

    Awesome Meatloaf Recipe

    Ingredients
    2 lbs ground beef (not too lean)
    1 1/4 cups seasoned Italian bread crumbs
    5 tablespoons grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
    5 tablespoons minced parsley (I use dried to save effort)
    2 tablespoons finely minced garlic
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
    2 eggs
    ketchup, to taste

    Friday, October 12, 2012

    Chocolate Angel Cake


    Ingredients
    • 1 (16-ounce) package angel food cake mix
    • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
    • 1 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons hot fudge topping, divided
    • 2 cups whipped topping, divided
    • 1 (21-ounce) can cherry pie filling, divided

    Cuban Mojo Marinated Pork Tenderloin with Black Bean Avocado Salsa


    ingredients
    Black Bean Avocado Salsa
    • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
    • 2 seedless oranges, peeled, sectioned and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 1 cup)
    • 1 ripe avocado, peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped (about 1 cup)
    • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
    • 3 tablespoons orange juice
    • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
    • 1 tablespoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Cuban Seasoning
    Cuban Mojo Marinated Pork Tenderloin
    • 1/3 cup olive oil
    • 3 tablespoons white vinegar
    • 3 tablespoons McCormick® Gourmet Collection Cuban Seasoning
    • 1 pork tenderloin (about 1 pound)

    Wednesday, October 10, 2012

    Buffalo Chicken Dip

    Owner/Copyright: RBI 2008
    
    INGREDIENTS:
    8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
    1/2 cup blue cheese or ranch salad dressing
    1/2 cup FRANK'S® REDHOT® Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce or FRANK'S® REDHOT® Buffalo Wing Sauce
    1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese or shredded mozzarella cheese
    2 cans (12.5 oz. each) SWANSON® White Premium Chunk Chicken Breast in Water, drained

    Monday, October 8, 2012

    Sweet and Spicy Pork Mini-Kabobs

    Ingredients
    Special Equipment
    • 24 bamboo skewers (6-inches), soaked in water for 30 minutes, drained
    • 3 pounds pork tenderloin, silver skin removed, cut into 48 (1-inch) pieces
    • 2 tablespoons chili powder
    • 2 teaspoons salt
    • 1/2 ripe pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into 24 (1-inch) pieces
    • 1 large red bell pepper, cored and cut into 24 (1-inch) pieces
    • 2/3 cup honey
    • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

    Friday, October 5, 2012

    Simple Lemon-Herb Salmon

    Ingredients
    • 1 salmon fillet (about 1 pound)
    • Salt
    • Pepper
    • 1 lemon, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices
    • Dill sprigs

    Monday, October 1, 2012

    Asian Beef and Vegetable Stir-Fry

    Ingredients
    • 1 1/4 pounds boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut 1-inch thick, divided
    • 4 cups assorted fresh vegetables, such as sugar snap peas, broccoli florets, bell pepper strips and shredded carrot
    • 1 clove garlic, minced, divided
    • 1/2 cup prepared stir-fry sauce, preferably sesame-ginger flavor
    • 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
    • 3 cups hot cooked rice
    • 2 tablespoons unsalted dry-roasted peanuts (optional)

    Friday, September 28, 2012

    Whole Wheat Penne with Lobster and Bacon

    Ingredients

    • Kosher salt
    • Two 4-ounce lobster tails
    • 1 pound whole wheat penne pasta
    • 1 pound thick-cut bacon, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-wide strips (about 2 1/2 cups)
    • 4 cloves garlic, minced
    • One 14 1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes
    • 3/4 cup clam juice
    • 3/4 cup heavy cream
    • 1 cup chopped fresh basil
    • Freshly ground pepper
    • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined

    Thursday, September 27, 2012

    Slow Cooker Minestrone

    Ingredients


    • 3 cups reduced-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
    • 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
    • 1 (15-ounce) can white (cannellini or navy) beans, drained
    • 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
    • 1 celery stalk, chopped
    • 1 cup onion, chopped
    • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
    • 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
    • 2 bay leaves
    • Salt and ground black pepper
    • 2 cups cooked ditalini pasta
    • 1 medium zucchini, chopped
    • 2 cups coarsely chopped fresh or frozen spinach, defrosted
    • 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
    • Basil sprigs, garnish, optional

    Wednesday, September 26, 2012

    Cheese Stuffed Meatloaf Burger

    Ingredients:
    1 tsp unsalted butter
    1 large yellow onion, diced
    1 garlic clove, minced
    1/2 cup ketchup
    1/4 cup low-sodium chicken stock
    1 Tbsp Worcestershire
    1 tsp dried thyme
    1 lb ground turkey
    1 egg
    1/2 cup bread crumbs
    1 cup shredded smoked Gouda
    4 potato buns, toasted


    Tuesday, September 25, 2012

    Southwestern Bean Salad Stuffed Peppers

    Ingredients
    • 1 can (15 ounces) READ Southwestern Bean Salad
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1 small jalapeño pepper, minced (optional)
    • 1/2 pound lean ground beef (90 percent lean)
    • 1/2 cup chopped onion
    • 3 large bell peppers, any color or a combination
    • 1 cup crushed tortilla chips
    • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
    • 1/4 cup crushed tortilla chips (optional)

    Thursday, September 20, 2012

    "1Up Mushroom Burger"

    INGREDIENTS FOR THE PATTY:half of one white onion
    2 large portabello mushroom caps (or 6-8 ounces of whatever mushroom you like)
    1 tsp. of kosher salt
    1 egg
    1 tbs. of pancake mix
    1 tsp. of minced garlic
    black ground pepper to taste


    Wednesday, September 19, 2012

    Chocolate Waffles with Caramel Syrup and Bacon

    Ingredients
    • 3/4 cup water
    • 1/4 cup Crisco® Pure Vegetable Oil
    • 1 large egg
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 packet (7 ounces) Hungry Jack® Easy Pack(tm) Chocolate Chip Pancake Mix or 1 packet (7 ounces) Hungry Jack Easy Pack Pillsbury® Funfetti® Buttermilk Pancake Mix
    • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 3 tablespoons sugar
    • Crisco Original No-Stick Cooking Spray

    Tuesday, September 18, 2012

    Smoked Salmon Chowder

    Smoked Salmon Chowder
    (photo by: Yunhee Kim)

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 3 medium leeks, white and light green parts only, rinsed and sliced (about 3 cups)
    • 1 garlic clove, minced
    • 1 large russet potato, peeled and cubed
    • 1 large stalk celery, chopped
    • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • 2 cups vegetable broth
    • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
    • 2 cups milk (any fat content)
    • 8 ounces smoked salmon, flaked
    • 1/2 cup heavy cream
    • 2 tablespoons chives, chopped

    Monday, September 17, 2012

    Jammin' Jambalaya

    Ingredients
    • 2 teaspoons olive oil
    • 1 medium onion, chopped
    • 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
    • 1 cup frozen okra cut, thawed
    • 1 14.5-ounce can stewed tomatoes, undrained
    • 12 ounces chicken breast, cut into strips (tenders)
    • 12 ounces fully cooked Cajun-style andouille sausage or smoked turkey sausage
    • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
    • 2 cups cooked brown rice
    • 1/4 cup Hidden Valley Original Ranch Light Dressing

    Wednesday, September 12, 2012

    Pita Pizza Faces

    Ingredients
    • 6 whole-wheat pitas (about 4 1/2-inch rounds)
    • 3/4 cup tomato sauce, no salt added, divided
    • 1 1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella or cheddar cheese, divided
    • 2 tablespoons sliced black olives
    • 3 cherry tomatoes, sliced
    • 1 small yellow or orange bell pepper, cut into rings and cut in half
    • 6 large basil leaves