AN APOLOGY

Posted by wxxifan in Breakfast, Brunch, Chaunkah, Christmas, Dairy, Fruit, Pancakes, Recipes, Uncategorized, Waffles and tagged with Breakfast, Brunch, Chanukah, Chanukkah, Christmas, Dairy Recipe, Hanukkah, Home Cookin, Pancakes, recipes, Waffles January 9, 2015

Writing the Anti-Superbowl Fun blog for the past two days wore me out. I don’t know why it was so draining, but it was. So today I find myself brain dead. I have no ideas on what to write today, so I’m taking the day off. My apologies. I hope that later I will find inspiration so I will have a great post for you tomorrow. Meanwhile, please stay warm, stay happy and healthy and stay tuned. I leave you with a new recipe or two though.

Home Cookin Chapter: BLINTZES, CREPES, PANCAKES, ETC.

Banana- Pecan Pancakes

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Yield: Ten to twelve 5-inch pancakes

Prep Time: 10 min

Cook Time: 12 min

Ingredients:

1 large egg

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 cup buttermilk

1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 medium)

2 tablespoons packed brown sugar

2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted (optional- but so good!)

Directions:

1. In a medium bowl, beat the egg with a whisk until it’s a little

fluffy. Whisk in all of the remaining ingredients, except for the

pecans, and mix until smooth.

2. Heat a large skillet or griddle to medium heat. Spray with

nonstick spray.

3. For each pancake, scoop 1/4 to 1/3 cup batter onto the heated

surface. Cook pancakes until puffed and dry around the edges. Turn

and cook other sides until golden brown.

Source: RecipeGirl.com (adapted from Betty Crocker’s Cookbook:

Bridal Edition) via

http://kickassrecipes.tk/banana-pecan-pancakes/

Servings: 0

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Home Cookin Chapter: BREAKFAST AND BRUNCH RECIPES

Gingerbread Waffles

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Prep 8 min

Cook 10 min

Ready 18 min

Gingerbread Waffles

Ingredients:

3 cup all-purpose flour

4 tsp baking powder

2 tsp ground cinnamon

2 tsp ground ginger

1/2 tsp nutmeg, freshly grated, eyeball it

1/2 tsp salt

4 large egg

2/3 cup dark brown sugar, packed

1 cup canned pumpkin puree

1 1/4 cup milk

1/2 cup molasses

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted, plus some to grease the waffle

iron

1 syrup, whipped cream, or fresh fruits for topping, to pass at

the table

Directions:

Preheat a waffle iron.

In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger,

nutmeg, and salt.

In a medium bowl, beat eggs and brown sugar until fluffy, then

beat in pumpkin, milk, molasses, and melted butter.

Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just

moist. Do not over stir the waffle batter.

Brush the waffle iron with a little melted butter and cook 4

waffles, 4 sections each.

Serve with toppings of choice.

source: http://www.kitchme.com/recipes/gingerbread-waffles

Servings: 4

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ANTI-SUPERBOWL FUN

Posted by wxxifan in 12 Things To Do On Super Bowl Sunday, Anti-Superbowl Fun, Anti-Superbowl Party Ideas, Appetizers and Dips, Cakes, Cheese, Chex Mix, Chocolate, Dairy, Desserts, Dr. Who, Fruit, Meat, Party Ideas, Popcorn, Poultry, Recipes, Seafood, Snacks, Star Wars, Star-Trek, Superbowl, Trail Mix, Uncategorized, Vegetables, World of Warcraft and tagged with 12 Things To Do On Super Bowl Sunday, Anti-Superbowl Fun, Anti-Superbowl Party Ideas, Appetizers and Dips, Cakes, Cheese, Chex Mix, Chocolate, Dairy Recipe, Dr. Who, Home Cookin, Meat, Party Ideas, Popcorn, Poultry, recipes, Snacks, Star Trek, Star Wars, Superbowl, Trail Mix, Vegetables, World of Warcraft January 7, 2015

I hate football. Thus, I hate Super-bowl Sunday. I know many of you out there feel the same way, so here are some ideas to make the day a better one. At the end of list, I will give you details of the suggestions that have *s after them.

1. Have an Anti-Super Bowl Party. Gather together your friends who have been deserted all football season and have an Anti Super Bowl Party. While the football fans are having beer and pizza, serve your friends more sophisticated fare like pretty drinks and appetizers.*

2. Go through the digital photographs on your computer and rename them something besides DM004102.

3. Play World of Warcraft or other favorite MMORPG for hours of uninterrupted enjoyment and munch on snacks and pizza. Have a soft drink or a beer, whatever is your pleasure.*

4. See a movie or go to a popular restaurant (not a sports’ bar though). Since everyone else will be glued to their TV sets, it will be easier to get in and I bet the service will be better!

5. Invite some friends over for a Popcorn Throw Down Challenge and Movies.*

6. Invite some friends over for a Chex Mix Throw Down Challenge and Board Games Party.*

7. Throw a Star-Trek or Star-Wars Marathon Party or even a Dr. Who Marathon Party.*

8. Take a tour of your City and stop in places that you have never been to before. End your tour with a dinner at a new restaurant.

9. Have a mani/pedi party complete with lotions, nail polish and stick-on decals. Order take-out from your favorite gourmet shop for you and your friends.

10, Take your favorite snacks and a good book to bed with you. Call for Chinese take-out for dinner.*

11. Write that novel you always wanted to begin.

12. Cuddle with that special someone. Make dinner together and make it special.*

Most importantly, put the emphasis on enjoying yourself and doing what you really want to do.

ANTI-SUPER-BOWL PARTY

Relegate the Super-bowlers to the basement or den and choose another room for the Anti-Super-bowlers Set up the dining room for your part of the party and the kitchen for the Super-bowlers Set the Super-bowlers’ table with paper stuff, yours with linens. Also have a comfortable sitting area for your end of the party so you can sit and chat or play games, or watch a movie. Make sure that you discuss all plans with your Super-bowler so that he/she understands the game rules. Make sure you both respect the other’s party and that noise is kept to a minimum unless really necessary like when a touch-down is made. Also make it clear that the food for one party does not get shared with the guests from the opposing party. Fair is fair.

Ok, the important thing is good friends and food. For our Anti-Super-bowl Party we are going to serve wonderful stuff.

Set up a wine bar. Include some of each type of wine: a sweet white, a dry white, a sweet red and a dry red. Of course you must include a bubbly wine too. A blush would also be a nice touch. Set out some seltzer water so people can make spritzers if they wish and a variety of juices such as cranberry, orange and grapefruit juice so guests can get creative. Also, some may not wish to drink alcohol.

Set up a cheese, fruit and cracker platter. I would include the following:

a nice wheel of brie made with fruit or the Parmesan-Coated Brie (recipe follows)

slices of apples and green grapes and fresh raspberries

a good-sized wedge of Jarlsberg cheese

a good-sized wedge of Sharp Cheddar

a nice smoked cheese

a small pile of cocoa-dusted nuts

a small pile of dried apricots

a small pile of Craisins

Place a small basket of crackers (I would use three different kinds of crackers) and some slices of a small Baguette.

I would also set out a bowl of trail mix (recipe follows), a bowl of butter mints and a bowl of cashew nuts. Use silver or crystal bowls, if possible.

After about a half an hour, bring out some fancy bite-site tidbits such as:

Bacon Wrapped Shrimp (recipe follows)

Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus (recipe follows)

Mini Egg Rolls (cheat and buy the frozen ones!)

Place these appetizers on doilies placed on your fanciest serving platters.

For the dinner menu I would serve something elegant but simple and not too heavy as people are probably full from noshing.

I would begin the meal with a nice fresh fruit cup. Instead of a salad, I would put out a platter of fresh baby vegetables such as carrots, grape tomatoes, bell peppers, cucumbers and whatever else you think you want to add. Serve with a dip instead of dressing. Don’t do a vinaigrette though, do something creamy and rich. For the main course I would Almond Orange Crusted Chicken (recipe to follow) with couscous mixed with sauteed red peppers and peas for color. For desert something ultra decadent like Mint Chocolate Chip Mousse Cake (recipe to follow).

WORLD OF WARCRAFT MARATHON

For the pizza, order out! Go ahead and splurge on wings too! But save these goodies for dinner.

Have a good supply of your favorite beverage(s) on hand and nearby. Just remember, you need to see those wee monsters and your reflexes need to be quick enough to kill them before they kill you!

For your snacking pleasure here is a variety to keep you munching away:

Chex Popcorn Pretzel Party Mix (recipe to follow) for your sweet tooth

Smoked Paprika Popcorn (recipe to follow for your savory tooth

Pour yourself a big bowl of M&Ms and go to town! Let’s save Azeroth together!!! “For the Alliance!”

POPCORN THROW DOWN CHALLENGE AND MOVIE

Throw down the gauntlet and challenge your guests to come up with the best tasting unusual popcorn and ask them to bring it to the party or ask everyone to bring their popcorn makers and ingredients to make at your house. Before the party, ask them to come up with a name for their creation so you can make up the voting ballots. The ballot could look something like this:

NAME OF ENTRY	TASTE	AROMA	UNIQUENESS	PRESENTATION	TOTAL POINTS

I would give 1 point for taste, 1 for aroma, 2 for uniqueness and 2 for presentation. So highest point total per entry would be 6 points. In case of a tie, do a second vote on scraps of paper asking people to vote for their favorite of the tied entries.

Have plenty of beverages and choose a good light-hearted movie. Have some plain old fashioned popcorn to serve too! Here are some popcorn ideas for your entry:

Red Hot Popcorn

Pepperoni Popcorn

Hot Chocolate Popcorn

This post is longer than I expected it to be, so I will close it with recipe and continue tomorrow with the rest of the party details and recipes. Without further ado, the recipes:

MARILYN’S TRAIL MIX

1 cup Craisins

¼ cup Dried Apricots; snipped into sliver-sized pieces (cut with a scissors)

½ cup M&Ms

½ cup Cashews

1 cup Corn Chex cereal

¼ tsp. Cinnamon

Mix all together.

NOTE: These measurements are a guideline. I never measure when making my trail mix. This is really how I make it:

2 handfuls of Corn Chex, 1 handful Craisins, about 6-8 Dried Apricots (snipped into slivers), 1 handful of M&Ms and a few shakes of Cinnamon. In other words, measure by what you feel. You also have to take how many people you are making this recipe for. I figure 2 cups of mix per person but 1 cup is probably okay too, especially if you are serving with other things. If you have leftovers, store in an airtight container and it should last a while. However, Paul and I find this addicting, so it doesn’t last long in our house.

Home Cookin Chapter: APPETIZERS 2014

BACON-WRAPPED SHRIMP

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ACTIVE: 20 mins.

TOTAL: 40 mins.

SERVES: 4-6

INGREDIENTS:

Juice of 1 Lemon

1 clove Garlic; GRATED

1 tsp. Paprika

1 tsp. FRESH Thyme

3 tbsp. Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

Kosher Salt

1 lb. (about 24) LARGE Shrimp; PEEELD AND DEVEINED, TAILS INTACT

12 slices Bacon; HALVED

DIRECTIONS:

POSITION A RACK 3-4″ FROM THE HEAT SOURCE AND PREHEAT THE BROILER.

Whisk the lemon juice, garlic, paprika, thyme, olive oil AND 1/2

tsp. kosher salt in a SHALLOW BAKING DISH. Add the shrimp AND

toss to coat; MARINATE IN THE REFRIGERATOR for 20 mins.

TURN THE SHRIMP IN THE MARINADE TO COAT WELL. ONE AT A TIME,

REMOVE EACH shrimp AND wrap with a piece of bacon; secure with a

TOOTHPICK, if desired.

Place SEAM-SIDE DOWN on a baking sheet. Spoon any remaining

marinade over the shrimp. (MSS NOTE: I would cover the entire

baking sheet with aluminum foil BEFORE I put the shrimp on it.)

BROIL, TURNING THE SHRIMP ONCE, UNTIL the bacon is SLIGHTLY CRISP

AND the shrimp are cooked through, about 5 mins.

source: pg. 65, Food Network Magazine, Nov. 2014 issue, Volume 7,

No. 9.

Servings: 0

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Home Cookin Chapter: APPETIZERS 2014

PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS

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24 asparagus speaks (1-1 1/4. lbs.), trimmed to 6-inch lengths

24 VERY THIN slices provolone cheese (12-14 oz.)

12 VERY THINN slices prosciutto (8-10 oz.), halved lengthwise

Cracked Black Pepper

1-2 tbsp. Olive Oil

1-2 tbsp. Balsamic Vinegar

MSS NOTES: I’d use corned beef instead of prosciutto and I’d omit

vinegar.

1. Place a steamer basket in a LARGE skillet. Add enough water

to come just below bottom of basket. Bring to boiling. Place

asparagus in basket. Reduce heat to MEDIUM-LOW. Steam, COVERED,

for 4 mins. Remove asparagus from basket; immerse in ICE WATER to

cool quickly. DRAIN asparagus, PAT DRY with paper towels.

2. Wrap a slice of cheese and a half-slice of prosciutto around

each asparagus speak. Arrange wrapped asparagus on a serving

plate.

3. Before serving, sprinkle with cracked pepper. Drizzle with

oil and balsamic vinegar.

MSS NOTES: I’d omit step 3 all together.

MAKE AHEAD: Prepare as directed through Step 2. COVER and chill

up to 24 hrs. Serve as directed. (MSS NOTE: I’d serve as is but

at room temperature.)

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: PER SERVING:

268 cal, 20 g fat (8 g sat. fat), 29 mg. cholesterol, 876 mg.

sodium, 4 g carbs, 2 g fiber, 19 g protein.

SOURCE: p. 10, Better Homes and Gardens Special Interest,

“Celebrate the Season 2014” magazine.

Servings: 8

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Home Cookin Chapter: POULTRY

Almond Orange Crusted Chicken With Fennel Arugula Salad

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source: Created by: Ellie Krieger, cookbook author, “So Easy:

Luscious Healthy Recipes for Every Meal of the Week.” via The

Almond Board of California via

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Almond-Orange-Crusted-Chicken-with-Fe

nnel-Arugula-Salad/Detail.aspx?evt1

“Traditional chicken dinner gets a modern-day makeover with sliced

almonds and orange zest to perk up an old standby. Use the left

over orange slices for a refreshing side salad with arugula,

fennel and lemon juice.”

Ingredients:

1 orange

2 egg whites

3/4 cup sliced almonds, coarsely chopped

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

4 (4 ounce) pieces thin-sliced boneless, skinless chicken breast

Cooking spray

1/2 small bulb of fennel, halved, cored and thinly sliced into

half-moons

4 cups arugula, lightly packed, coarsely chopped if leaves are

large

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Directions

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.

Ten minutes before you are ready to cook the chicken, put a baking

sheet in the oven to pre-heat.

Finely zest the orange and set the zest aside. Cut the top and

bottom off of the orange, sit the orange on one end on a cutting

board and cut the entire peel and pith off by cutting downward

following the shape of the fruit. Then, using a paring knife,

remove each section of orange from the membrane. Set the orange

sections aside.

In a shallow bowl, whisk the egg whites until slightly frothy. In

a large shallow bowl or on a plate, combine the orange zest,

almonds, and 1/4 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper.

Put the flour on a large plate.

Remove the pre-heated baking sheet from the oven and spray with

cooking spray.

Dip the chicken breasts, one at a time, first into the flour,

shaking off any excess, then into the egg white, and then coat

with the almond mixture and place on the baking sheet. Spray the

top of the chicken with cooking spray. Bake for 6 minutes, turn

and bake for 6 minutes more, until the chicken is cooked through

and the coating is golden.

While the chicken is cooking, combine the fennel, arugula and

orange sections in a large bowl. In a small bowl whisk together

the olive oil, lemon juice, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon each of

salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to

coat.

To serve, place one large or two small chicken cutlets on each

plate and top with a mound of the salad.

Servings: 4

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Home Cookin Chapter: CAKES 2013-2014

Mint Chocolate Chip Mousse Cake

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June 7, 2011 in Cooking | Tags: mint, mint chocolate chip, mousse

cake

Chocolate Cake

1 cup plus 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 cup plus 2 Tablespoons granular sugar

6 Tablespoons cocoa powder, sifted

¾ teaspoon baking soda

¼ teaspoon baking powder

¼ teaspoon sea salt

½ cup mini chocolate chips

¾ cup coffee

6 Tablespoons safflower oil

¾ teaspoon vanilla extract

3 medium eggs

Mint Chocolate Chip Mousse

4 cups cream

¾ cup granular sugar

2 teaspoons peppermint extract

¼ teaspoon green food color paste

1/3 cup cold water

1 Tablespoon gelatin

½ cup hand chopped chocolate [these are the chips]

Peppermint Spread

1 cup confectioner’s sugar, sifted

1/3 cup unsalted butter, room temperature

2 teaspoons peppermint extract

Chocolate Glaze

2 tablespoons cream

2 tablespoons granular sugar

½ Tablespoon butter

1 teaspoon honey

2 Tablespoons cocoa powder, sifted

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

When conceptualizing recipes, I tend to draft up a large list of

ideas that are possible creations. Mousse cakes are one such

recipe with endless possibilities and certainly a mint chocolate

chip is one of those have to make ideas. If you see the photo and

think mint chocolate chip ice cream, that’s exactly where I got

the idea. Growing up this was and still is my favorite flavor, not

to mention this minty green color is at the top of my favorite

paint colors list.

Chocolate Cake

Preheat oven to 350°F

Prepare a 12”x8 ½” sheet pan by coating it with butter and lining

with parchment.

Whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking

powder and salt.

Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and add the oil,

vanilla extract and eggs. Whisk until a smooth batter forms. Next,

whisk in coffee.

For this recipe I chopped a block of chocolate for the chips

needed, but mini chocolate chips will work just as well.

Pour the batter into the prepared pan, sprinkle with chocolate

chips and bake for twenty minutes. After baking, allow cake to

rest for a few minutes before inverting onto a cooling rack lined

with parchment. Why parchment? This cake is very moist and will

stick to just about anything it can and with a handful of

chocolate chips in this cake, it will be hard to resist eating any

broken cake pieces

As instructed in my Neapolitan mousse cake recipe, the size of

this cake is a little smaller. A cake board frame measuring twelve

inches by four inches was constructed. The left over cake can be

used to make trifles or saved for another mousse cake recipe later

on.

Mint Chocolate Chip Mousse

Sprinkle the gelatin over the cool water and allow to bloom.

Meanwhile, in a bowl combine the cream, sugar, colorant and mint

extract. Beat just before soft peaks form. The consistency will

still have soft peaks but they droop a little more. You want to

stop at this point because the folding in of the gelatin will work

the cream further. Heat the gelatin over simmering water. Remove

from heat and warm the remaining cream. The cream should be

slightly warmer than room temperature. Combine the gelatin and

warmed cream. Pour this mixture over the whipped cream and fold

in. Fold in the chocolate chips and fill the mold. Chill for

several hours to set the mousse.

“To make chocolate chips for the mousse, simply fine chop any

quality semi-sweet chocolate.”

Peppermint Spread

To make this high intensity flavor layer for the mousse cake, whip

together all ingredients in a bowl and frost the top of the

chilled mousse cake.

Chocolate Glaze

Melt cream, sugar, butter and honey in a saucepan on low heat just

until combined. Whisk in cocoa powder and vanilla. Once cool,

spread chocolate glaze over the peppermint spread and chill for

the last time.

If you plan on serving this the next day or so leave the cake

board frame on so the mousse does not dry out. When the moment

arrives, use a long knife and slide it down along the cake board

in one direction. This will keep the layers more intact. Mousse

cakes are best carved when they are cold.

This recipe serves ten if cut into slices and less for square

cutouts.

Servings: 0

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Home Cookin Chapter: SNACKS

Chex™ Popcorn-Pretzel Chunks Party Mix

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“A favorite among the Chex™ team members, this crunchy super-snack

disappeared in no time. Don’t be surprised if the same thing

happens at your next party!”

GRAB THESE ITEMS…

4cups Vanilla Chex™ cereal

3cups popped popcorn

1cup fish-shaped pretzel crackers

2tablespoons butter or margarine

1jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme

1/2cup candy-coated milk chocolate pretzels

STEPS

1Spray very large microwavable bowl with cooking spray. Mix

cereal, popcorn and pretzel crackers in bowl.

2In medium microwavable bowl, microwave marshmallow crème and

butter uncovered on High about 1 minute, stirring after 30

seconds, until crème and butter are melted and can be stirred

smooth.

3Stir, pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated.

Microwave uncovered on High 2 to 3 minutes, stirring every minute,

until mixture is glazed.

Cool 5 minutes; stir in candies. Spread on waxed paper to cool.

Break into chunks. Store covered.

TIPS Method Note: This sweet and salty snack is super-yummy and

easy to make, but the marshmallow creme makes the prep a bit

sticky. To minimize stickiness, spray bowls, spoons and spatulas

with cooking spray before using.

NUTRITION Serving Size:

Calories 80 (Calories from Fat 25); Total Fat 3g (Saturated Fat

1g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 125mg; Total

Carbohydrate 12g (Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 6g); Protein 1g % Daily

Value*: Vitamin A 4%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 4%; Iron 15%

Exchanges: 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1

Carbohydrate Choice MyPyramid Servings: 0 tsp Fats & Oils; 0 oz-eq

Grains; 0 oz-eq Meat & Beans *% Daily Values are based on a 2,000

calorie diet.

source:

http://www.chex.com/recipes/chex-popcorn-pretzel-chunks-party-mix/

16c419de-90d4-46d6-bf49-c22c39806004

Servings: 20

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Home Cookin Chapter: SNACKS

Smoked Paprika Popcorn

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{ ingredients }

2 teaspoons smoked paprika

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 tablespoon grapeseed or canola oil

1/3 cup popcorn kernels

2 teaspoons walnut oil or olive oil

{ directions }

Mix the smoked paprika, salt and onion in a small bowl and set

aside.

In a medium pot, heat the oil and popcorn, covered, over medium

heat. As the popcorn pops, shake pan occasionally and immediately

remove from heat once the popping slows to 2-3 seconds between

pops. Pour popcorn into a large bowl, removing any unpopped or

partially popped kernels you see. Drizzle with walnut or olive oil

and toss with your hands to coat evenly. Scatter smoked paprika

mixture over popcorn and mix with your hands until kernels are

evenly coated.

Keeps for up to 2 days in an airtight container.

• I use two types of oil because I like the subtle flavor the

walnut (or olive) oil adds to the mixture, but feel free to use

grapeseed or canola for both cooking and coating the popcorn.

• Instead of cooking the popcorn on the stove, you can start with

unflavored, unsalted air-popped or microwave popcorn. I won’t be

mad.

source: http://www.eatyrgreens.com/smoked-paprika-popcorn/

Servings: 4

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DISCLAIMER: This photo does not belong to the recipe. I found photo in a Google search. ~MSS

Home Cookin Chapter: SNACKS

Red Hot Cinnamon Candy Popcorn

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Makes 4 quarts

“A sweet and spicy popcorn treat that can be enjoyed all year

round.”

INGREDIENTS

16 cups popped JOLLY TIME® Butter or Crispy ‘n White Microwave Pop

Corn

1/2 cup butter or margarine

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup light corn syrup

3/4 cup red cinnamon candies

1/4 tsp baking soda

DIRECTIONS

Place popped popcorn in large bowl. Melt butter in medium

saucepan; stir in sugar, corn syrup and cinnamon candy. Heat to a

boil; continue boiling, stirring constantly, until candy is

dissolved completely. Boil without stirring for 3 minutes. Remove

from heat; stir in baking soda. Gradually pour over popcorn,

mixing well. Allow to cool completely on foil or buttered wax

paper. Break apart and store in tightly-covered container.

source: http://www.jollytime.com/recipe/red-hot-cinnamon-popcorn

Servings: 0

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Home Cookin Chapter: SNACKS

PEPPERONI PIZZA

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Pepperoni Pizza

Cook 1 cup chopped pepperoni in 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large pot

until crisp; drain on paper towels, reserving the drippings. Pop 3/4 cup

popcorn kernels in the drippings; toss with the pepperoni, 1 cup shredded

mozzarella, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 teaspoon

each granulated garlic and dried oregano. Season with salt.

A NEW YEAR’S EVE BASH

Posted by wxxifan in Appetizers and Dips, Contest, Desserts, Fruit, Meat, New Year, New Year's Eve, New Years Eve Menu, New Years Eve Party, New Years Eve Recipes, Recipes, Salads, Seafood, Soup, Uncategorized, Vegetables and tagged with Appetizers and Dips, Beef, Contest, Dairy Recipe, Desserts, Home Cookin, Meat, New Year's Eve, New Years Eve Menu, New Years Eve Party, New Years Eve Recipes, recipes December 29, 2014

Ok, off to fantasy land for me once again. If I could, this is what I would love to do for New Year’s Eve. I’d love to have a house large enough to hold 30 people and have a cocktail party complete with dancing, so I’d have to have a large finished basement or a Victorian type mansion complete with ballroom. I think I’ll go with the later. I would have big beautiful chandeliers hanging from the ceilings and a huge dining room. The table would be set with a beautiful silver taffeta fortuny crush tablecloth with a black crush runner down the center. I would set cake stands in varying heights and styles around the table and they would be laden with finger foods. In the center I would have a lush floral centerpiece in mauve and pink. It will look something like this one that I found on the internet. I would include the tea candles surrounding it.

I would have small clusters of pink, silver and mauve balloons in corners around the main rooms. I love balloons. Soft music would drift in from the surround-sound speakers located in each room to set a romantic mood. The party would begin at 9 pm. The guests would be dressed in black tie attire. At 10 pm the band would arrive and the music would become more lively. The guests would float back and forth between the dining room and the ballroom. The bar would be set up in the ballroom along with two tables of punches, one alcoholic, one non-alcoholic. Small tables seating 6 people would be scattered at the end of the room nearest the bar, the rest would be for dancing. The room would look similar to this one I found on the internet. Wouldn’t that just be perfect? A gal can dream.

The conversations would be loud, the laughter would be infectious. There would be cheese, fruit and crackers set at each table for noshing if one wasn’t in the mood to go to the dining room to get the real goodies.

At 10:30 pm the waiters would have the dining room table cleared and begin serving a lavish dinner. The menus would be printed out and framed for people to take home as souvenirs and would read as follows:

Champagne Fruit Salad
Seafood Bisque
Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon
Lobster Tails
Duchess Potatoes
Haricots Verts
Flaming Baked Alaska

The tables would be cleared at 11:45 pm so people would have time to get ready for the main event. Two large screen TVs would be rolled into the room and positioned so everyone could see the ball fall in Times Square. The waiters would pass out noise blowers and silly hats to everyone and then take their stations at their assigned table with a cold bottle of bubbly waiting for them to pop open and pour at 11:55 pm. The champagne would be Dom Perignon, of course. Nothing but the best!

Midnight, the band is playing Auld Lang Syne as the ball drops from Times Square, the corks are popped, the champagne is poured, toasts are made, the guests are blaring their noise makers and are kissing each other. The outlook for the New Year is great.

A lavish Viennese dessert table is available in the dining room, which a rich assortment of pastries, petit fours, mini-cupcakes and cheesecakes, and chocolates of all kinds. There are many types of cookies to choose from as well as shot glasses of black-and-white chocolate mousse. There is also fresh fruit for the health conscious.

The music slows down to soft romantic tunes.

At 3:00 am the house is finally empty and I drop dead in my bed with a smile on my face and a kiss for my hubby.

HAPPY NEW YEAR, EVERYONE!!! Just in case I can’t post for the next few days. Hubby just took my computer into the Geek Squad to be fixed. Pray for me!

Here are some recipes for you to enjoy:

Endive Spears with Lobster, Avocado, and Grapefruit

Crab or shrimp may be substituted for the lobster.
Servings: 12
Source: Martha Stewart Living, December/January 1997/1998

Ingredients
1 pink grapefruit, peel and pith removed
1 avocado, peeled and pitted
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
3 ounces cooked lobster meat
4 heads Belgian endive (about 8 ounces)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 fresh tarragon
Directions
1.Using a small paring knife, remove sections from grapefruit. If sections are too large, cut in half crosswise. Set aside.
2.Slice avocado into 1/8-inch-thick slices; cut slices into 1-inch lengths. Toss in bowl with lemon juice, and set aside.
3.Cut lobster into bite-size pieces; set aside.
4.Trim bottoms from endives; separate spears. Place a grapefruit section on top of each endive spear. Top with piece of avocado, then a piece of lobster. Season with salt and pepper; garnish with tarragon. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Serve immediately.
Source: http://www.marthastewart.com/336656/endive-spears-with-lobster-avocado-and-g#New%20Year%27s%20Party%20Appetizers|/862994/new-years-party-appetizers/@center/859874/new-years-eve|336656

Mini Chicken B’Steeyas

B’steeya, a Moroccan specialty, is usually baked as one large “pie.” Here, individual ones make delicious finger food. B’steeyas can be assembled ahead, frozen, and then baked as directed, straight from the freezer.
Yield: Makes 54

Ingredients
4 tablespoons safflower oil
1 whole boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 10 ounces), halved
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 onion, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, plus more for dusting
3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar, plus more for dusting
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup golden raisins, finely chopped (optional)
1/2 cup whole blanched almonds (2 ounces), toasted
12 sheets (each 12 by 17 inches) frozen phyllo dough, thawed
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted, for brushing
Directions
1.Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Season both sides of chicken with salt and pepper; saute, turning once, until just cooked through, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate; let cool, then finely chop. Transfer chicken and any juices to a large bowl.
2.Heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 4 minutes. Add ginger, turmeric, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3.Stir 1/4 cup sugar into mixture. Add eggs; cook, stirring, until scrambled but still moist. Transfer to bowl with chicken. Stir in raisins if desired. Season with salt and pepper; let cool.
4.In a food processor, pulse almonds until finely ground. Transfer to a bowl; stir in remaining 1/2 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
5.Preheat oven to 425 degrees. On a clean work surface, unfold a sheet of phyllo with a short side facing you; cover remaining sheets with a damp kitchen towel. Lightly brush with melted butter; sprinkle with about 1/6 of nut mixture. Lay another phyllo sheet on top; lightly brush with butter. Cut the stack lengthwise into thirds and then crosswise into thirds to make 9 equal rectangles.
6.Working with 1 rectangle at a time, place 1 tablespoon chicken mixture about 1 inch from end of a short side, leaving a 1/2-inch border on long sides. Fold 1/2 inch of each long side over filling. Starting from the end with filling, roll into a log. Repeat process to make remaining rolls (you should have 54). Brush with butter; arrange, seam sides down, on parchment-lined baking sheets. (B’steeyas can be frozen at this point, uncovered, until firm, about 1 hour; transfer to airtight containers, and freeze up to 6 weeks.)
7.Bake, rotating sheets halfway through, until golden brown and crisp, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool slightly before dusting with sugar and cinnamon. Serve warm.
Source: http://www.marthastewart.com/332811/mini-chicken-bsteeyas#New%20Year%27s%20Party%20Appetizers|/862994/new-years-party-appetizers/@center/859874/new-years-eve|332811

MARILYN’S FRUIT SALAD IN CHAMPAGNE

1 Blood Orange (any good orange will do if Blood Oranges aren’t available); WASHED, PEELED AND CUT INTO BITE SIZE CUBES
1 Empire Apple (or your favorite apple); WASHED, PEELED, CORED AND CUT INTO BITE SIZE CUBES AND DRIZZLED WITH LEMON JUICE (to keep from discoloring)
1 Unique Fruit (also called Ugli Fruit); WASHED, PEELED AND CUT INTO BITE SIZE CUBES
2 Kiwis; WASHED, PEELED AND SLICED THINLY
2 cups Seedless Grapes (choose your favorite variety); WASHED
1 qt. Strawberries; WASHED AND SLICED
Korbel’s Extra Dry Champagne (or your favorite)

Mix fruit in a LARGE bowl. Spoon into champagne flutes, leaving about 3”space. Fill glasses with champagne, leaving 1”space from top of flute. Garnish with fresh mint leaf, if desired.

Source: Marilyn Sultar based on a recipe I lost that I called “Punky Frischnacht’s Champagne Fruit Salad.”

Shrimp Bisque
Recipe courtesy of Ina Garten

SHOW:
Barefoot Contessa
EPISODE:
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Yield:
4 to 6 servings
Ingredients

1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, shells reserved
4 cups seafood stock
3 tablespoons good olive oil
2 cups chopped leeks, white and light green parts (3 leeks)
1 tablespoon chopped garlic (3 cloves)
Pinch cayenne pepper
1/4 cup Cognac or brandy
1/4 cup dry sherry
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups half-and-half
1/3 cup tomato paste
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Place the shrimp shells and seafood stock in a saucepan and simmer for 15 minutes. Strain and reserve the stock. Add enough water to make 3 3/4 cups.

Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven. Add the leeks and cook them for 10 minutes over medium-low heat, or until the leeks are tender but not browned. Add the garlic and cook 1 more minute. Add the cayenne pepper and shrimp and cook over medium to low heat for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the Cognac and cook for 1 minute, then the sherry and cook for 3 minutes longer. Transfer the shrimp and leeks to a food processor fitted with a steel blade and process until coarsely pureed.

In the same pot, melt the butter. Add the flour and cook over medium-low heat for 1 minute, stirring with a wooden spoon. Add the half-and-half and cook, stirring with a whisk, until thickened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the pureed shrimp, the stock, tomato paste, salt, and pepper and heat gently until hot but not boiling. Season, to taste, and serve hot.

Contains Shellfish: Consumption of raw or undercooked shellfish may substantially increase the risk of foodborne illness.

CATEGORIES:

Shrimp
Dinner
Soup
Pairs Well With

Sauvignon Blanc – Acidic, refreshing white wine

Bacon-Wrapped Filet
Recipe courtesy of Ree Drummond

SHOW:
The Pioneer Woman
EPISODE:
Ten Things I Love
Total Time: 25 min
Prep: 10 min
Inactive: 5 min
Cook: 10 min

Yield: 1 serving

Level: Easy
Ingredients

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 beef filet steak, 8 to 10 ounces, 2 inches thick
1 piece thin bacon
1 tablespoon butter, more if needed
1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.

Generously salt and pepper both sides of the steak. Wrap the steak with the bacon and secure with a toothpick.

Heat an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the butter and olive oil. When melted, add the steak to the skillet and sear on both sides until a really nice color, about 1 minute per side.

Remove the skillet from the stove top and place into the oven to finish cooking. Cook until medium rare, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

CATEGORIES:

Bacon
Main Dish
Steak
Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/bacon-wrapped-filet-recipe.html?oc=linkback

Home Cookin Chapter: Fish And Seafood

Broiled Lobster Tails
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Submitted By: SKYGRETCH
Photo By: ChicagoCookie84-Anita

Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 5 Minutes
Ready In: 20 Minutes

Servings: 2

“Broiled lobster is the perfect simple preparation for lobster
tail, and promises to please a crowd by highlighting the natural
flavor of the lobster meat.”

Ingredients:

2 whole lobster tails
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
Salt to taste
Ground white pepper, to taste
1 lemon – cut into wedges, for garnish

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Directions:

1. Preheat the broiler.
2. Place lobster tails on a baking sheet. With a sharp knife or
kitchen shears, carefully cut top side of lobster shells
lengthwise. Pull apart shells slightly, and season meat with equal
amounts butter, paprika, salt, and white pepper.
3. Broil lobster tails until lightly browned and lobster meat is
opaque, about 5 to 10 minutes. Garnish with lemon wedges to serve.
Nutrition Information: Per Serving

Servings Per Recipe: 2

Calories: 592
Total Fat: 48g
Cholesterol: 303mg
Sodium: 1085mg
Total Carbs: 7.4g
Dietary Fiber: 2.9g
Protein: 37g

source:
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe-Tools/Print/Recipe.aspx?recipeID=3463
8&origin=detail&servings=2&metric=false

Servings: 0

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Duchess Potatoes Recipe
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 45 minutes
Yield: Serves 4-6
You can make these potatoes ahead for a dinner party by preparing the mashed potatoes, piping them and then refrigerate them. Place the potatoes in a 425°F oven 20 minutes before serving to brown.
Ingredients
2 pounds Potatoes (Yukon Golds preferably), WASHED, PEELED AND CUT INTO QUARTERS OR EIGHTHS
Salt
1/4 cup HEAVY Cream
4 tablespoons UNSALTED Butter, DIVIDED
1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
3 LARGE Egg YOLKS
Directions
Put potatoes in a LARGE pot (3 qt) and COVER WITH A COUPLE OF INCHES OF COLD WATER. Add a teaspoon of salt to the water. Bring to a simmer and cook UNTIL THE POTATOES ARE TENDER (the tines of a fork easily pierce), about 20-25 minutes.
MEANWHILE, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and set aside. Use this butter to coat the potatoes right before they go in the oven.

PREHEAT THE OVEN 425° F.

AFTER THE POTATOES ARE COOKED, DRAIN IN A COLANDER AND PUT THE POTATOES BACK IN THE POT SET OVER LOW HEAT. ALLOW THEM TO RELEASE STEAM FOR A MINUTE OR SO. Add 2 tablespoons of butter and mash the potatoes until the butter has been incorporated. Add nutmeg, black pepper, and heavy cream while you continue to mash the potatoes. After everything is mashed together, add salt, to taste, and the egg yolks. Continue to mash UNTIL THE MIXTURE IS SMOOTH. DO NOT OVER-MASH OR YOUR POTATOES WILL END UP WITH A GLUEY.

PLACE A LARGE STAR TIP IN A PIPING BAG. DON’T BE INTIMIDATED BY THIS STEP! Pipe the potatoes onto a cookie sheet. If you don’t care to try piping or you just don’t have time to fuss, you can just fill a casserole dish with the mashed potatoes, and use a fork to create lots of peaks on the surface. The swirled edges from the star-point piping bag forms or the peaks of mashed potatoes in a casserole dish will brown nicely in the oven. Whether you make piped individual portions or a casserole, PAINT THE POTATOES WITH THE MELTED BUTTER. Bake in the 425°F oven until nicely browned, about 20 minutes.

Home Cookin Chapter: Desserts

Baked Alaska
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November 5, 2009 By Eric Lanlard
A fantastic after dinner show stopper, this baked Alaska recipe
was featured on the second series of Baking Mad with Eric Lanlard
on Channel 4.
Key Information

Prep:30 mins
Bake:35 mins
Serves:4
Skill level:advanced
Ingredients
For the sponge

175g Butter (unsalted) softened, plus extra for greasing
175g Unrefined golden caster sugar (we use Billington’s) Unrefined
golden caster sugar
3 Egg(s) (free range)
1 Lemon(s) finely grated, zest and juice
175g Self-raising white flour (we use Allinson) Self-raising white
flour
150ml Ice cream Vanilla
125g Dried mixed fruits
25ml Grand marnier

For the meringue

6 Egg white(s) (free range)
400g Unrefined golden caster sugar (we use Billington’s) Unrefined
golden caster sugar
4tbsp Apricot jam
25ml Grand marnier
.
The Method

Step 1

Place the dried fruit in a bowl and drizzle with Grand
Marnier. Leave overnight so that the alcohol infuses the fruit.
tip: What to do if you have forgotten to soak the fruit before
baking your cake

Step 2

Soften your ice-cream (use a mixer with a beater attachment
for ease) and add the drained, soaked fruits to it. Pack into a
loaf tin and refreeze.

Step 3

Preheat the oven to 190ºC (170ºC fan, 375ºF, gas mark 5).
Lightly butter one of the remaining loaf tins. tip: How to use
your oven properly

Step 4

In a bowl, cream together the butter and the sugar, using an
electric hand whisk, until light and fluffy. Add the beaten egg, a
little at a time, combining well after each addition. tip:
Using eggs at room temperature

Step 5

Once the eggs are thoroughly combined, beat in the lemon zest
and lemon juice, then sift on the flour and fold it in, using a
large metal spoon.
Step 6

Turn the batter into your prepared tin then place in the
preheated oven and bake for about 25 minutes, or until a skewer
inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean. Allow to
cool for 10 minutes in the tin then turn out on to a wire rack to
cool completely. tip: How to cool your cake after baking

Step 7

Once the sponge is completely cold, make your meringue. In a
bowl, beat the egg whites using your electric hand whisk,
gradually adding the sugar until you have a stiff and glossy
mixture. tip: How to whisk egg whites

Step 8

Spread a layer of the meringue on the base of the third loaf
tin (not too thick). Cut the sponge in half horizontally and
spread the apricot preserve over both of the cut ends. Lay one
piece of the sponge, jam-side up, over the meringue then unmould
the ice-cream, trim and lay on top. Now place the second piece of
sponge, jam-side down, over the ice-cream. Use the remaining
meringue to cover the top of the Alaska so that it completely
seals the cake, like an igloo! Place the Alaska in the freezer
until solid.

Step 9

Preheat the oven to 220ºC (200ºC fan, 425ºF, gas mark 7).

Step 10

Remove the Alaska from the freezer and immediately place in
the preheated oven. Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the meringue
is coloured. You can use a kitchen blow-torch to add a final touch
of colour.

Step 11

In a small saucepan heat up the Grand Marnier. Carefully light
it up and pour over the dessert just before taking it to the
table.
source: http://www.bakingmad.com/baked-alaska-recipe/

note: photo found on internet – did not come with recipe!!!
Servings: 0

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THE DAYS OF THE WEEK PERSONIFIED

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MONDAY – A hulking male figure, menacing those who come before and those who come after. Slow and ready to pounce just because you woke him up from his weekend of slumber. Monday is the Grinch who never repented. He has always been unloved by all. “He’s no fun,” they say. “Hey, no one has ever given me a chance,” he replies to deaf ears. Monday is boring as he has no friends so he is in a world all of his own. People blame him for the end of the weekend, as if he has a choice. They blame him for having to go to work when they’d rather be home with friends and family. Monday is the first day of the week, so he gets all the blame, why can’t the blame be shared with the likes of Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday? How did they luck out? The only answer Monday can find is that he came first. It’s tough to be the first, even if he wasn’t the first born. It’s an odd situation he’s in, poor guy. Some day, he vows, I will get the respect I’m due! Monday goes moping about, waiting till his turn ends.

TUESDAY – Here he comes, fresh and friendly. Tuesday feels somewhat rejuvenated and productive. He’s ready to work and meet whatever comes his way. Tuesday gets right down to business and concentrates for all he is worth. He is grateful that he didn’t come first and he shows his gratitude by working hard and being serious. He greets his friends and he exudes confidence. He shies away from Monday; he doesn’t want to be associated with the doom and gloom associated with him. He doesn’t want to share the blame for the end of the weekend, so he plods away at his work. Tuesday doesn’t get many rewards for his efforts though, but he doesn’t give up and he keeps trying to get further ahead in the week. “How can I move closer to the weekend?” he bemoans. Sometime he thinks he is no better loved than Monday. He shakes his head and continues with the chores ahead.

WEDNESDAY – She comes gracefully in, saunters to the center stage and smiles warmly at all. Wednesday knows she is popular and she has a hard time not gloating. She fees sorry for Monday and Tuesday. She does have a warm heart, well, somewhat of a warm heart. She gets tired of hearing their complaints all of the time and that grates on her nerves. Wednesday knows how to strike a balance between work and play, so often times the people go out during her dark time. They begin to breathe again. She knows she makes them feel good as she is the middle of their work week, half-way to the weekend. She can feel their spirits lift. It makes her feel oh so good.

THURSDAY – Thursday is mundane and boring, gets tired easily. She wearisomely goes about her business, speaking to people only when spoken to. She weakly smiles at Monday, feeling some of his pain, for she knows she is taken for granted by most people but she is lucky that no one hates her. She works as hard as Tuesday does but not with his energy. She wishes she were more like Wednesday. She envies Friday. She was born a day too late. Thursday takes a deep breath and gets on with the show.

FRIDAY – Waltzes in like a whirling ball of energy that is full of vim and vigor, but with grace. She is beloved by all for being the end of the workweek and knows nothing except joy from the people. If Wednesday is popular, Friday is more so as people day dream of the coming weekend. Friday is sometimes frivolous and loves nothing more than a good party. She would prefer to be Saturday, but then wouldn’t all the days of the week? Friday tries hard to get down to business and tries to tie up loose ends, but she finds it hard to concentrate. She often feels like a kid awaiting Christmas morning. She wonders what it would be like to open up presents.

SATURDAY- Strides in like a benevolent monarch or king. He bestows favors and lets his subjects do most anything they wish. Saturday is like Santa Claus, often granting wishes. He is usually kind and lots of fun. No one has anything bad to say about him. People always look forward to his coming and hate when he leaves. He is their true day of fun and relaxation. In some ways he is very aloof, removed from the rest of the week. He is the most unique day and he reveals in that knowledge. He can be cocky and arrogant, but no one blames him for his attitude. They love him too much.

SUNDAY – Walks in calmly and serenely. She is relaxed and peaceful. She knows she needs to give the people time to recuperate from Saturday and give them time to get ready for Monday. She is the first born of the week and is grateful she is not Monday. She is still a part of the weekend and she rejoices in that fact. Sunday is almost as popular as Saturday, but the specter of Monday looms in her wake. She reflects on the other days and what has gone by, she wishes everyone a great week ahead and smiles as they pass her by.

MONDAY’S MEAL:

Marilyn’s Meatloaf

Mashed Potatoes

Crusty Bread

Apple Crisp

Home Cookin Chapter: MARILYN’S RECIPES

MARILYN’S MEATLOAF

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3 lbs. Ground Beef

1 can or 1 pkg. Frozen Mixed Vegetables (I get the kind without

the lima beans.)

2 LARGE Eggs; beaten

1/4 cup Dry Bread Crumbs

1/2 cup Ketchup or Tomato Sauce; divided

Salt AND Pepper; to taste

PREHEAT OVEN TO 350° F.

SPRAY A LOAF PAN WITH COOKING SPRAY.

In a LARGE bowl, mix meat, eggs, bread crumbs and 1/4 cup ketchup

OR tomato sauce till well blended. Gently stir in vegetables till

all mixed together. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Pour into

loaf pan.

Spoon 1/4 cup ketchup OR tomato sauce over top of meatloaf, and

smooth it out to cover as much of top as you can.

Bake at 350° F. for 45-55 mins.

Serve with mashed potatoes.

This is the recipe I use and made up myself. I always re-chop my

meat in the food processor before adding the rest of the

ingredients to it. I find that doing this makes the meat more

tender and juicer. I based this recipe on a meatloaf that a

Venezuelan woman named Marissa used to make for the family she

worked for as a Nanny in the States. The family was good friends

of ours. I hope you enjoy this as much as we do!

Feel free to add more sauce, especially on top. We don’t like a

lot of sauce on ours. ~ Marilyn Sultar

Servings: 0

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Home Cookin Chapter: ROSH HASHANAN RECIPES 2013-2014

Apple Crisp II

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Recipe by Diane Kester

“A simple dessert that’s great served with ice cream.”

Original recipe makes 1 9×13-inch pan

Ingredients:

10 cups all-purpose apples, peeled, cored and sliced

1 cup white sugar

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 cup water

1 cup quick-cooking oats

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 cup packed brown sugar

1/4 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 cup butter, melted

PREP: 30 mins

COOK: 45 mins

READY IN: 1 hr 20 mins

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degree C).

Place the sliced apples in a 9×13 inch pan.

Mix the white sugar, 1 tablespoon flour and ground cinnamon

together, and sprinkle over apples. Pour water evenly over all.

Combine the oats, 1 cup flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking

soda and melted butter together. Crumble evenly over the apple

mixture.

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 45 minutes.

source: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Apple-Crisp-II/

Servings: 0

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TUESDAY’S MEAL:

Polynesian Crock pot Spareribs

Steamed Rice

Herbed Carrots

Crusty Bread

Coconut Ambrosia Salad

Home Cookin Chapter: LAMB, VEAL AND PORK RECIPES

Polynesian Crockpot Spare Ribs

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This tropical mix of seasonings and sauces makes you feel like

you’re on an island far away.

Shared by Recipe4Living

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Ingredients

3-4 lb. pork spareribs

5 Tbs. sugar

3 Tbs. honey

3 Tbs. soy sauce

2 Tbs. ketchup

1 tsp. seasoning salt

1 C. chicken broth

Directions

Place ribs in the bottom of your slow cooker. Mix remaining

ingredients and pour over ribs. Cover and cook on low for 8-9

hours. If the ribs are fatty boil for 5 minutes before placing in

slow cooker.

source:

http://www.recipe4living.com/recipes/Polynesian_crackpot_spare_rib

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Home Cookin Chapter: * Imported Recipes

Herb-Buttered Baby Carrots

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The herb butter can be used for everything from vegetables to

roast chicken, turkey, game hens—let your imagination be your

guide.—Sandra Corey, Caldwell, Idaho

TOTAL TIME:

Prep: 10 min.

Bake: 50 min.

YIELD:6 servings

Ingredients:

1/2 cup butter, melted

1 garlic clove, minced

1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes

1/2 teaspoon dried basil

1/4 teaspoon each dried oregano, marjoram and thyme

1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed

1 pound fresh baby carrots, trimmed

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the butter, garlic and herbs. Add

carrots and stir until coated. Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt.

baking dish.

2. Cover and bake at 375° for 50-60 minutes or until tender,

stirring once.

Nutritional Facts:

1/2 cup equals 162 calories, 15 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 40 mg

cholesterol, 167 mg sodium, 7 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 1 g

protein.

source:

Originally published as Herb-Buttered Baby Carrots in Taste of

Home’s Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2008, p166

found on:

Herb-Buttered Baby Carrots

Servings: 0

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Home Cookin Chapter: FRUIT

Coconut Ambrosia Salad

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1 can (11 oz.) mandarin orange sections (well drained)

1 can (8 1/4 oz.) crushed pineapple in syrup (well drained)

3 1/2 c. thawed Cool Whip non-diary whipped topping

2 c. flaked coconut

2 c. miniature marshmallows

1/2 c. milk

Combine all ingredients. Mix well.

Chill 2 hours.

Yield: 6 cups or 12 servings.

Servings: 0

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WEDNESDAY’S MEAL:

Parmesan Crusted Tilapia Filets

Quinoa-Corn Salad

Tomato-Onion Green Beans

Angel Food Cake

Home Cookin Chapter: FISH & SEAFOOD

Parmesan Crusted Tilapia Fillets

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Recipe by LilSnoo

“This recipe is quick and easy with plenty of flavor! Even my

husband (who doesn’t like fish that much) went back for seconds!

Works well in low-carb diets.”

Ingredients

Original recipe makes 4 servings

3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 teaspoons paprika

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

salt and ground black pepper to taste

4 tilapia fillets

olive oil

PREP: 10 mins

COOK: 10 mins

READY IN: 20 mins

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet

with aluminum foil.

Whisk Parmesan cheese, paprika, parsley, salt, and pepper together

in a shallow dish.

Coat tilapia fillets with olive oil and press into the Parmesan

cheese mixture. Arrange coated fillets on the prepared baking

sheet.

Bake in preheated oven until the fish flakes easily with a fork,

10 to 12 minutes.

source:

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/parmesan-crusted-tilapia-fillets/

Servings: 0

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Home Cookin Chapter: VEGETABLES

TOMATO-ONION GREEN BEANS

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“Serve these green beans with grilled chicken for a simple meal on

a busy day.” ~ David Feder, Buffalo Grove, Illinois

START TO FINISH: 30 mins.

INGREDIENTS:

1 LRG. Onion; FINELY CHOPPED

1 lb. FRESH Green Beans; TRIMMED

3 tbsp. Tomato Paste

1/2 tsp. Salt

2 tbsp. MINCED FRESH Parsley

INSTRUCTIONS:

In a LARGE skillet, heat oil over MEDIUM-HIGH heat. Add onions,

cook UNTIL TENDER AND LIGHTLY BROWNED, STIRRING OCCASIONALLY.

MEANWHILE, place green beans in a LARGE saucepan; add water to

cover. Bring to a boil. Cook, COVERED, for 5-7 mis. OR UNTIL

CRISP-TENDER.

DRAIN; add to onions. Stir in tomato paste and salt; heat

through. Sprinkle with parsley.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: PER SERVING

81 calories, 5 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 208 mg

sodium, 9 g carbs, 3 g fiber, 2 g protein

DIABETIC EXCHANGES: 1 vegetable, 1 fat

source: pg. 27, Taste of Home’s “Simple & Delicious” magazine,

August/September 2014 issue.

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Home Cookin Chapter: * Imported Recipes

Quinoa Corn Salad (Pareve)

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By Giora Shimoni

KOSHER FOOD CATEGORIES:

Kosher Basics

Salads & Vegetables

Pastas & Grains

Shabbat & Holiday Menus & Recipes

Favorite Recipes

Jewish Holiday Cooking

“My sister-in-law’s recipe for Quinoa Corn Salad solved an issue

we were facing. While we wanted to eat Quinoa more often because

it is healthy, we didn’t really like quinoa itself very much.

Thanks to this recipe, we like quinoa better now and are eating it

more often. The yellow corn, red pepper and purple onion make the

quinoa tasty and colorful.” ~ Giora Shimoni

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Yield: 8-10 servings

INGREDIENTS:

3 cups water

1 tsp. salt

2 cups quinoa

2 cups corn (fresh or frozen)

1/2 cup red pepper, finely chopped

1/4 cup purple onion, finely

1/4 cup fresh basil, finely chopped (optional)

4 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice (optional)

2 Tbsp. olive oil (optional)

Salt according to taste (optional)

PREPARATION

1. Bring water and salt to a boil in a pot with a cover.

2. Rinse quinoa. Add to boiling water. Turn down flame, cover and

simmer for 20 minutes.

3. If using fresh corn, mix with quinoa. If using frozen corn, add

to quinoa and cook another 2-3 minutes, until the corn is heated

through.

4. Transfer quinoa and corn to a bowl. Fluff the quinoa with a

fork. Set aside to cool.

5. Stir red peppers and onion.

6. If desired, add basil, lemon juice, olive oil and salt

according to taste.

source:

http://kosherfood.about.com/od/koshersaladrecipes/r/Quinoa-Corn-Sa

lad.htm

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