Asian Chicken Edamame Pizza

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 1 1/2 teaspoons white rice vinegar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
• 1 pre-baked pizza crust, 12-inch
• 1/2 cup reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced
• 1/2 cup edamame, shelled, cooked according to package directions
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, sliced
• 1/4 cup chow mein noodles

Wild Blueberry Coconut Granola Bars

Ingredients

Crust

• 6 tablespoons warm water
• 2 tablespoons flax meal
• 1/2 cup almonds, ground into flour
• 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup stevia in the raw
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1/4 cup unsweetened apple sauce
• 1/2 cup coconut oil, cold, cut into pieces
• 3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• Wild Blueberry Chia Jam (see below)
• Almond-Coconut Granola (see below)

Granola

• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1/3 cup slivered or chopped almonds
• 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon cloves
• 1/8 teaspoon coarse salt

Party-Perfect Tofu Skewers with Soynut Satay Dipping Sauce

ngredients

Sauce:

• 1 teaspoon fresh garlic, chopped
• 1/2 cup soynut butter
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon soybean oil
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 cup fresh green onion, chopped
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated

Skewers:

• 1 package (20 ounces) extra firm tofu, drained and cut into 42, 1-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon soybean oil
• 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
• 14 bamboo skewers
• Additional soy sauce and oil for brushing

Black bean burgers

Ingredients

• 1 jar (16 ounces) Pace Black Bean & Roasted Corn Salsa
• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef*
• 6 sesame sandwich rolls

Chicken Skewers with Avocado Cream Dip

Ingredients

Marinade

• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Tabasco brand Original Red Sauce
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 1/2 teaspoons key lime juice
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• 1 tablespoon Achiote paste
• 1 tablespoon minced white onion
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 (5-ounce) chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes, 36 pieces total

Ham, Apple and Cheddar Crepes

 

Ingredients

• 3 cups ham, shredded and warmed
• 1 3/4 cups 2% milk
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 4 large eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 Granny Smith apple, halved, cored and thinly sliced
• Cheese Sauce
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 cup 2% milk
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup white cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped

Sweet Southern Slow Cooker Ham

Ingredients

• 1 bone-in fully cooked ham, about 5 1/2 pounds
• 1 cup apple cider
• 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract.
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
• 4 fresh thyme sprigs

Preparation

1. Place ham in large slow cooker. Whisk cider with brown sugar, water, vanilla, honey and mustard. Slowly pour over ham. Scatter thyme sprigs into slow cooker.
2. Cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 8 hours, or until very tender. Remove ham to rest on cutting board. Pass remaining cooking liquid through fine mesh sieve into saucepan. Simmer for 10 minutes or until slightly reduced. Carve ham into serving pieces. Brush ham pieces with cooking liquid before arranging on platter. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Preparation Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

4 to 8 hours

Serves

12 servings

Source

National Pork Board

© 2014 All rights reserved.

Quinoa, lentil, black beans, and rice

•  2 cups chicken broth or broth of choice
• 1/2 cup quinoa
• 1/2 lentils
• 1tbsp minced garlic
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp butter(optional)
• salt pepper and other spices to taste.

Grilled T-Bones with Tabasco and Roquefort Cheese Butter

Ingredients

• 4 Omaha Steaks T-bones
• Omaha Steaks All Natural Steak Seasoning, or salt and pepper, to taste
• 4 slices (1 1/2-inch coins) Tabasco and Roquefort Cheese Butter (see recipe below)
• 2 tablespoons minced chives

Apple Crisp

Ingredients

4 medium tart cooking apples, sliced (4 cups)

3/4 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats

1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened

3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Cream or Ice cream, if desired

Chicken and noodles

• 1 can of chicken broth
• 1 can of cream of chicken 
• 1/2 stick of butter
• 1 package of noodles
• 4 chicken breast

Hot Dogs With Whipped Black-Eyed Pea Spread, Relish and Mustard

Ingredients

• 2 cups plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 1 bunch rosemary, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, sliced
• 3 cups black-eyed peas, cooked
• 2 tablespoons roasted garlic cloves
• Dijon mustard to taste
• 12 hot dogs
• 12 hot dog rolls
• 2 cups bright green pickle relish

Best Blue Ribbon Basil Jelly

Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• 2 cups firmly packed fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
• 1 package Mrs. Wages Fruit Pectin Home Jell
• 3 drops green food coloring, optional
• 5 cups sugar

Preparation

1. In large saucepan, bring water and basil to a boil. Remove from heat, cover and let stand for 10 minutes. Strain and discard basil. Return 3 2/3 cups liquid to pan. Stir in pectin and food coloring, if desired. Return to rolling boil over high heat. Stir in sugar. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
2. Remove from heat. Skim off any foam that forms on top of jam. Ladle mixture into hot, clean jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace. Remove air bubble. Wipe jar rims and threads. Cover with two-piece lids. Twist lid bands so not loose but not too tight. Process for 15 minutes in boiling water bath canner.

Serves

6 half pints

Source

Mrs. Wages

© 2014 All rights reserved.

Sweet Potato Casserole with Bacon Streusel, Marshmallows & Caramel Cracker Jack® Topping

Ingredients

• Potatoes:
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 5 cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes (about 6 large sweet potatoes or one 40-ounce can of canned drained sweet potatoes, plus one 29-ounce can)
• 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
  
  
• Streusel:
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 4 tablespoons butter, cold, cubed
• 4 strips bacon, cooked, crumbled
• 2 cups Cracker Jack Original Caramel Coated Popcorn and Peanuts snacks