dukat76 | July 30, 2008
Red Rice
1 cup rice3 tablespoons bacon drippings or vegetable oil1 onion, chopped, or 5 scallions, chopped, including green part1 clove garlic, minced2 cups hot water1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauceSalt, to taste3 teaspoons chili powder1/2 teaspoon cuminPinch of Mexican oregano2 beef or chicken bouillon cubes
Pour hot water over rice and let it stand for about [...]
dukat76 | July 30, 2008
Cherry Nut Biscotti
2 eggs5 cups all-purpose flour1 cup raisins1 cup vegetable oil1 cup nuts2 cups granulated sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon cinnamon1 cup chopped candied cherries1/2 cup orange juice
Beat eggs. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Divide dough into 4 pieces. Make bars by rolling dough into a long log. Place 2 [...]
dukat76 | July 30, 2008
Rice Cakes
3 cups cooked rice2 eggs, beaten well3 tablespoons flour1/2 cup milk1 teaspoon salt
Blend beaten eggs into cooled, cooked rice; add flour and milk. Drop by spoonsful onto hot griddle, pressing with pancake turner into desired size and thickness. Cook until brown on both sides.
Serve with butter and syrup as hot cakes or as a [...]
dukat76 | July 30, 2008
Zambra Grille Penne Pasta
Source: Jonathan Barnett, Zambra Grille, Phoenix, Arizona
2 ounces olive oil 2 tablespoons garlic, chopped 12 ounces chicken breast, grilled 4 ounces portobello mushrooms, sliced 4 ounces rainwater Madeira wine 3 leeks, white part only, sliced 4 ounces heavy cream 4 ounces chicken stock 8 ounces penne pasta, cooked, drained and kept warmSalt [...]
dukat76 | July 30, 2008
Grilled Chicken Breasts with Red Pepper Sauce
4 chicken breasts4 teaspoons butter or margarine1/2 cup diced onion1 garlic clove, minced1 red pepper, cut into strips3 tablespoons whipped cream cheese1 tablespoon sour cream2 teaspoons dry white table wine or vermouth2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
While chicken breasts are grilling, prepare sauce. Saut? onion and garlic in butter/margarine until [...]
dukat76 | July 30, 2008
Chocolate Applesauce Cake
1/2 cup margarine1 3/4 cups granulated sugar2 cups applesauce2 eggs2 cups flour1/2 teaspoon cinnamon3 tablespoons cocoa1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a large mixing bowl, cream margarine with sugar. Add applesauce, eggs, flour, cinnamon, cocoa, salt and baking soda. Mix and pour into a greased 13 x [...]
dukat76 | July 30, 2008
Frozen Lime Mint Salad
1 (8 1/2 ounce can crushed pineapple1 small box lime gelatin1 cup butter mints, crushed1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip?1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple1 (6 1/2 ounce) bag miniature marshmallows
In large bowl combine both cans undrained pineapple, add dry gelatin, marshmallows and mints. Cover and refrigerate several hours or until marshmallows [...]
dukat76 | July 30, 2008
Turkey Noodle Soup Mix in a Jar
This is a great way to use leftover turkey.
1 cup uncooked fine egg noodles1 1/2 tablespoons chicken-flavored bouillon1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1/4 teaspoon dried whole thyme1/8 teaspoon celery seeds1/8 teaspoon garlic powder1 bay leaf
Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Store in an airtight container.
Attach these instructions to the [...]
dukat76 | July 30, 2008
Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie
Flaky Crust3 cups all-purpose flour2 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar3/4 teaspoon salt2/3 cup chilled solid vegetable shortening, cut into pieces1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into piecesAbout 10 tablespoon ice water
Combine flour, sugar and salt in a food processor or blender. Using the pulse feature, cut in shortening and butter until a [...]
dukat76 | July 30, 2008
Hawaiian Brunch Pizza
1 1/2 cups Original Bisquick? 1/3 cup very hot water 3/4 cup sour cream 1/2 teaspoon onion salt 3 eggs 1 (6 ounce) package sliced Canadian-style bacon, cut into thin strips 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, well drained 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
Heat oven to [...]
