dukat76 | August 30, 2008
Alaska State Fair Barbecued Spareribs
The annual Alaska State Fair is held in the fertile Matanuska Valley, where cabbages can grow up to 70 pounds in the short summer season. The rugged Chugach Mountain range that rises above the valley gives the whole fair a travel-poster look. As at any state fair, quilts, rabbits, and big [...]
dukat76 | August 29, 2008
Star Spangled Banner Cake
2 (18.25 ounce) boxes white or yellow cake mixStrawberry or raspberry jamFresh strawberries or raspberriesPrepared white icing1 pint blueberries
Prepare two 9 x 13-inch layers white or yellow cake.
Spread strawberry or raspberry jam on one layer, then stack the second layer on top. Frost with white icing and make stripes, using halved strawberries [...]
dukat76 | August 28, 2008
Rockets Red Glare Wings
Democracy in action: Please everyone by pouring the spicy hot sauce over the wings at the last minute, or not.
2 to 2 1/2 pounds chicken wings10 tablespoons hot sauce 1 teaspoon soy sauceOlive or vegetable oil
Sauce4 tablespoons melted butter4 tablespoons honey2 jalapeno peppers, minced 1 tablespoons hot mustard 2 tablespoons tomato paste
Coat [...]
dukat76 | August 28, 2008
Nestle Toll House Stars and Stripes Cookies
1 (18 ounce) package Nestle Toll House Refrigerated Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature1/3 cup granulated sugar20 fresh medium strawberries, sliced3/4 cup fresh blueberries2 tablespoons Nestle Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Mini Morsels
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Roll cookie dough to 1/4-inch thickness between [...]
dukat76 | August 27, 2008
Firecracker Chili Cheese Pie
Source: Savor The Moment – Junior League of Boca Raton
1 cup crushed tortilla chips3 tablespoons melted butter16 ounces cream cheese, softened2 eggs1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles2 fresh jalapenos, chopped4 ounces Colby cheese, shredded4 ounces Monterey jack cheese, shredded1/4 cup sour cream
GarnishChopped green scallionsChopped tomatoesSliced black olives
Mix the crushed tortilla chips [...]
dukat76 | August 23, 2008
Barbecued Salmon
3 tablespoons melted butter1 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon white wine vinegar1/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel1/4 teaspoon garlic salt1/4 teaspoon salt4 (4-6 ounce) salmon steaks\
Combine the butter, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, lemon peel, garlic salt and salt; stir thoroughly. Generously brush both sides of the salmon steaks with mixture.
Grill on a well oiled grill [...]
dukat76 | August 22, 2008
Grilled Chicken with Garlic Butter
Serves 3.
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted and cooled 1/4 cup drained sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil 3 cloves garlic 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper 2 3/4 pounds chicken breast halves
Preheat grill or broiler.
For Garlic Butter: In blender, combine butter, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, oregano and pepper and process, [...]
dukat76 | August 21, 2008
Southern Summertime Lemonade
2 fresh lemons (about 1/3 cup juice) 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 quart water Sprigs of mint Ice cubes
Squeeze lemons; add sugar, water and mint. Shake well and refrigerate for flavors to mellow (1/2 to 6 hours).
Pour over ice cubes and serve.
This will make 4 large glasses. If desired, a few strips of [...]
dukat76 | August 21, 2008
Santa Fe Grilled Steak and Corn
4 beef T-bone or boneless beef top loin steaks, 1-inch thick4 ears fresh sweet corn, in husks3 tablespoons butter
Pull back husks from each ear of corn, leaving husks attached to base. Remove corn silk. Fold husks back around corn; tie at end of each ear with string or strip of [...]
dukat76 | August 20, 2008
Classic Strawberry Shortcakes
Rich, buttery biscuits make these shortcakes extra special! You can make the shortcakes ahead of time and even freeze them.
2 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup granulated sugar1 tablespoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup butter2/3 to 3/4 cup milkAdditional sugar6 cups fresh strawberries, quartered lengthwise1/4 to 1/2 cup granulated sugarSlightly sweetened whipped cream
Preheat oven to [...]
