Friday, July 31, 2015

Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Meat And Poultry - Grilled Venison Backstrap

Tender chunks of venison are marinated twice, and wrapped in thick bacon before being grilled until crispy on the outside. A venison version of Filet Mignon. This is a heavenly use of the best part of a deer. For the BBQ sauce, I prefer hickory flavored.

Tuesday, July 28, 2015

Desserts - Pumpkin Cake Iii

Delicious pumpkin spice cake baked in a sheet pan. Very moist and great for pot-lucks. When cool, top with your favorite cream cheese frosting.

Monday, July 27, 2015

Meat And Poultry - Simple Sweet And Spicy Chicken Wraps

A flour tortilla is filled with sweet, spicy chicken simmered in salsa, and rolled with a cucumber, honey, and pepper mayonnaise.

Saturday, July 25, 2015

Meat And Poultry - Hara Masala Murgh

This is a very flavorful and fresh-tasting recipe for chicken with fresh herbs. It is a welcome change from heavily spiced chicken curries. This curry tastes great with plain cooked rice or jeera (cumin) rice.

Thursday, July 23, 2015

Fruits And Vegetables - Simple Fried Morel Mushrooms

The rich, meaty flavor of fresh morel mushrooms is enhanced by a simple pan-frying technique.

Wednesday, July 22, 2015

Desserts - Microwave Oven Peanut Brittle

I have used this for years and it is very good; much easier than the traditional method and tastes just as good.

Sunday, July 19, 2015

Desserts - Buttercream Icing

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An easy to make egg-free frosting that works great for decorating cookies for holidays, birthdays and parties.

Friday, July 17, 2015

Cheese - Aphrodisiac Tagliatelle With Blue Cheese Sauce

Tagliatelle, that tender, flat Italian noodle related to fettuccine, gets a simple blue cheese cream sauce and a sprinkle of toasted walnuts for a fast but romantic pasta dish.

Thursday, July 16, 2015

Seafood - Ceviche Self Portrait

A delicious shrimp ceviche recipe that only gets better over night! Bright and refreshing, with the uncommon addition of cucumber. Adjust the heat to your personal taste with a sprinkling of hot pepper sauce.

Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Side Dish - Minnesota Wild Rice Dressing

Wild rice mix and sausage form the foundation of a dressing that's sure to become a family tradition.

Monday, July 13, 2015

Seafood - Korean Saewoo Bokkeumbap Shrimp Fried Rice

Cooked rice gets a delectable second life when made into Korean-style shrimp fried rice and topped with a lightly fried egg. Serve with kimchi and other Korean side dishes for an authentic taste.

Soups Stews And Chili - Reduced Fat Potato Soup

A thick hearty soup that's truly low fat, and packed with flavor. Quick and easy to make, this is a very satisfying meal. You won't believe it's not fattening!

Sunday, July 12, 2015

Breakfast And Brunch - Pumpkin Tea Bread

Orange juice and zest lend a delightfully citrus accent to this mildly spiced pumpkin-nut-date bread.

Saturday, July 11, 2015

Seafood - Dilled Shrimp Rejer

You can't have a Danish holiday meal without endless platters of dilled shrimp. Served on a red serving platter, it makes the perfect Christmas dish that will have your guests heaping up pyramids of shrimp on their plates. No Scandinavian buffet would be complete without it!

Friday, July 10, 2015

Cheese - Corn And Zucchini Melody

Zucchini, corn, and onions are cooked in a skillet and topped with crispy crumbled bacon and shredded Monterey Jack cheese.

Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Desserts - Buckeyes I

This recipe is so good that I double it whenever I make it. Since it is peanut butter balls dipped in chocolate it is almost like candy. Real buckeyes are nuts that grow on trees and are related to the horse chestnut.

Tuesday, July 7, 2015

Side Dish - Pineapple Bake

A mixture of pineapple, flour, butter eggs and cinnamon. Excellent side dish with ham or pork roast. My in-laws are from Pennsylvania; this recipe is from some of the aunts who live there. A Christmas dinner must-have!

Friday, July 3, 2015

Salad - Strawberry Avocado Salad

Strawberries and avocadoes sit atop mixed salad greens and are dressed with a honey vinaigrette dressing. I have served this countless times and I am always asked for the recipe, I also use this dressing on many other salads. Enjoy

Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Desserts - Seven Layer Bars

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Easy to make and very rich. Can use different kinds of chips (vanilla or peanut butter) to suit your taste.

Herbs And Spices - White Chili Ii

Flecks of jalapeno and red and yellow bell peppers accent this hot, zesty chicken and white bean chili. Not for the timid.

Side Dish - Hearts Of Palm Risotto

This lovely, vegetarian risotto contains sliced heart of palm for a delicious, subtle change from the norm.