Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Smoky Deviled Eggs

Ingredients

  • 6 hard-cooked eggs, peeled
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 teaspoon McCormick Mustard, Ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon McCormick Paprika, Smoked
  • 1/4 teaspoon Lawry’s Seasoned Salt
  • 2 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled


Monday, March 30, 2015

Hot Cross Buns

Ingredients


  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 4 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast (2 (1/4 ounce) packages)
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted, plus as needed
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour (13 ounces)
  • 3/4 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 cup currants, plumped in the microwave and cooled
  • 1 egg beaten, for brushing

For the icing/glaze:

  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon finely gated lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Friday, March 27, 2015

Slow Cooker Orange marmalade pork tenderloin....so good!

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 pounds pork tenderloin
  • 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 10-ounce jar Orange Marmalade
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 1 package fresh mushroom caps
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Thursday, March 26, 2015

Baked Sweet Potato Spinach Ravioli

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced or pressed
  • 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth or chicken broth
  • 1 bag (9-ounce) pre-washed spinach
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 package Nasoya square wraps (48 wrappers)
  • Parmesan cheese
Sage Brown Butter Sauce (Optional)
  • 2 thick cut slices of pancetta - diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 stick unsalted butter - cut into large pieces
  • Approximately 10 sage leaves - finely diced
  • Fresh black pepper


Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Pecan Crusted Trout


Ingredients 

cooking spray
1/2 cup crushed pecans
1 teaspoon crushed dried rosemary
1 teaspoon salt
black pepper to taste
all-purpose flour, or as needed
4 (4 ounce) fillets trout
1 egg, beaten

Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Mandarin Teriyaki Chicken



  • 4 mandarin oranges
  • 1 16oz bottle of teriyaki sauce
  • 1tsp chinese 5 spice
  • 3-4 chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp garlic salt

Monday, March 23, 2015

Mediterranean Grilled Chicken and Grape Skewers

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, fresh minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon oregano, fresh minced
  • 1 tablespoon rosemary, fresh minced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 pound chicken breast, boneless and skinless
  • 1 3/4 cups California green seedless grapes, picked from stem and rinsed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh